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Satoshi Tajiri’s (the founder of Pokémon) childhood hobby of collecting tadpoles and insects exists, and this is his inspiration of Pokémon.
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Pokémon Red and Green are released and goes viral all over Japan, starting its journey to the Video Game Hall of Fame. Pokémon is a game where there are Pokémon instead of animals and you can battle them, catch them, train them, evolve them, trade them and of course, run away from the wild Pokémon! You journey world, catching Pokémon, battling other trainers, battle gym leaders for badges, fight the elite four and the champion to become "the very best, that no-one ever was!"
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The first Pokémon trading cards are available in Japan and become as popular as the game, and becomes one of the most famous trading card games in history.
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The Pokémon anime series is piloted for the first time all over Japan.
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The first Pokémon Center Store is opened, selling only Pokémon products.
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Pokémon Yellow, based off the animated series, is released in Japan.
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Pokémon Red and Blue spread to all of North America.
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The first Pokémon trading cards appear in North America.
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Pokémon Yellow Version is released in both North America and Europe.
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Pokémon Live is available in North America only
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Pokémon Gold and Silver shimmer in North America.
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Pokémon Crystal gleams in Japan.
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Pokémon Crystal beams in North America
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Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (my 2 favorite Pokémon games) finally sparkle in North America.
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The first ever 3D Pokémon game that is an RPG, Pokémon Colosseum (my 4th favorite Pokémon game) takes place in the exclusive region of “Orre” in Japan.
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Pokémon Colosseum is released in North America.
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Pokémon Emerald glistens in Japan.
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Pokémon Emerald twinkles in North America.
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The second, and final, Pokémon game in the “Orre” region, my 3rd favorite Pokémon game, Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness is released in Japan.
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Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness appears in North America.
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Pokémon Diamond and Pearl bejewel Japan.
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Pokémon Diamond and Pearl start their reign of stardom in North America.
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Pokémon Platinum flashes over Japan.
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Pokémon Platinum finally glints in North America.
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Pokémon Heart Gold and Soul Silver are released in Japan.
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Pokémon Black and White, the first Pokémon games that you can’t catch Pokémon from previous games without completing the main story, is released in Japan.
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Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 are released in Japan.
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Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 are released in North America.
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Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 are released in North America.
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Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 are released in North America.
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Pokémon X and Y are released world-wide, featuring brand-new Mega Evolutions!
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Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are scheduled for a world-wide release! I am REALLY excited for this!
