What is Pokémon?

Having grossed more than $40 billion over the years, Pokémon is the second-biggest franchise in video game history, surpassed only by Mario. It has sold 370 million copies-and shows no sign of letting up. In 2022, Pokémon Legends of Arceus was released on Nintendo Switch. The latest instalment in the video game series aims to breathe new life into a licence which has been labelled conservative in some quarters, promising a return to the homeland of the mysterious Pokémon, at a time when trainers did not exist. But how did it all start? That name rings a bell, doesn’t it? So what are the Pokemon games actually like? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is attachment theory? What is the best time of year to find work? How can I beat a hangover? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. First broadcast: 08/02/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices