The History of the Pokemon Games

Pokemon is one of the biggest entertainment franchises of all time, and video games have always been at the heart of the series. From the nine generations (so far) of mainline RPGs to popular spin-offs such as Pokemon Go, Pokemon Snap, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon, and digital editions of the Pokemon Trading Card Game, Pikachu and his pals have delighted millions of gamers for almost thirty years. The History of the Pokemon Games offers an extensive guide to every title ever released in the franchise, from the original Red and Blue games that first made Pokemon a worldwide phenomenon to the latest outings for aspiring Pokemon trainers. And not just the main entries; this guide also covers rare and obscure titles, from Japan-only arcade machines to PC tie-ins that were only available with a certain brand of chicken nuggets. With more than 150 games covered, including screenshots and trivia for each, and an informative and humorous writing style, The History of the Pokemon Games is an essential read for any Pokefan. As Professor Oak said in 1996, a world of dreams and adventures with Pokemon awaits. Let's go. AUTHOR: James Batchelor is a trade journalist in the video games industry, currently editor-in-chief of GamesIndustry.biz, and creator of Non-Violent Game Of The Day, a blog and Twitter account that aims to raise the profile of non-violent video games. He is also a father, a fantasy author, a soundtrack nerd, and an avid gamer (who does still play violent games, but always on Easy or Story mode). 120 colour illustrations