Pokémon Red and Blue made their North American debut on this day in 1998

Back to where it all began. Do you remember your first Pokémon game? Which year did you play the very first Pokémon adventure, Trainers? Source: @Pokemon

Polygon explains how Nintendo introduced the Game Boy, Tetris and Pokémon to the West

The folks at Polygon have put together an informative piece to explain how Nintendo introduced the Game Boy, Tetris and Pokémon to the West. Read on below for a few excerpts from the riveting article: "In Japan, the Game Boy would be an easy sell. It was as perfect a device for children and the … Continue reading Polygon explains how Nintendo introduced the Game Boy, Tetris and Pokémon to the West

Polygon selects Pokémon as the third greatest Game Boy franchise of all time

Polygon writer Jeremy Parish has put together a list of his 30 greatest Game Boy games of all times. Unsurprisingly, the Pokémon franchise made the cut at No. 3 with Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue and Pokémon Yellow being put into consideration: 3. POKÉMON (SERIES) (GAME FREAK/NINTENDO, 1998) Nearly a decade after the Game Boy’s debut, … Continue reading Polygon selects Pokémon as the third greatest Game Boy franchise of all time

Adorable Pokémon photo: Ash’s Pikachu in 1998 vs 2018

After all these years, the iconic Pokémon mascot is still adorable as ever! Source: @Pokemon

The Pokémon Company confirms Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution will be released outside Japan by sharing iconic Mewtwo quote from Pokémon: The First Movie

The Pokémon Company has revealed that next year’s Pokémon anime movie – officially titled Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution – will premiere in Japan on July 12, 2019. The film was initially announced via a brief teaser that was first shown in 2018. The upcoming movie is being directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and Motonori Sakakibara, while the screenplay is by Takeshi … Continue reading The Pokémon Company confirms Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution will be released outside Japan by sharing iconic Mewtwo quote from Pokémon: The First Movie

Videos: Official trailers for Pokémon the Movie Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution give first look at Mewtwo and Mew

The Pokémon Company has revealed that next year’s Pokémon anime movie – officially titled Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution – will premiere in Japan on July 12, 2019. The film was initially announced via a brief teaser that was first shown in 2018. The upcoming movie is being directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and Motonori Sakakibara, while the screenplay is by Takeshi … Continue reading Videos: Official trailers for Pokémon the Movie Mewtwo Strikes Back Evolution give first look at Mewtwo and Mew

Official Nintendo timeline credits Pokémon as the main highlight of 1998

Nintendo of America recently revamped its career section to make it more modern and attractive. It features a page that includes a colorful timeline mentioning major milestones in Nintendo's extensive history. For 1998, the main highlight was introducing Pokémon to the West: 1998 Nintendo introduced Game Boy Color™. Pokémon™, a breakthrough game concept for Game … Continue reading Official Nintendo timeline credits Pokémon as the main highlight of 1998

Topeka officially being renamed to Topikachu for the Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee road trip tour in Kansas on October 27

Topeka is officially being renamed to Topikachu for the Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee road trip in Kansas this Saturday, October 27. This announcement was made by Mayor Michelle De La Isla during a City Council meeting. The “Pokémon Let’s Go Road Trip” experience will be offered from 9 a.m. to 6 … Continue reading Topeka officially being renamed to Topikachu for the Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee road trip tour in Kansas on October 27