In 1996, Game Freak released two games in Japan, Pocket Monsters Akai and Pocket Monsters Midori. These two games were big hits in Japan. The games did so well that Nintendo a partner of Game Freak, decided to release the games in America. However, the name Pocket Monsters had already been trademarked in the U.S, so they decided to combine the two words to make Pokemon. They released Pokemon Blue and Pokemon Red in America on September 30th, 1998. These games contained a record of 151 Pokemon, the most in any game. These Pokemon make up Pokemon Generation I. The starter Pokemon are Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle.
The game then started a series which now includes 20 main series games and 27 spin off games including the TCG. The next games in the main series were Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver. These games introduced 100 new Pokemon which make up Pokemon Generation II. These games were released about two years later on October 15, 2000. The starter Pokemon for these games were Cyndoquil, Totodile, and Chikorita. A year later, Pokemon Crystal was released with additions to Gold and Silver.
On March 17, 2003, Pokemons Ruby and Sapphire were released. An additional 135 Pokemon were added to these games making up Pokemon Generation III. The starter Pokemon for these games were Torchic, Mudkip, and Treecko. Two years later, Pokemon Emerald was released with additions to the other two.
Between Ruby and Sapphire and Emerald, Pokemons Fire Red and Leaf Green were released. These games were remakes of the original Red and Blue, though for some reason it is considered a Generation III game. This is possibly because it is possible to obtain Generation II and III Pokemon.
On April 20, 2007, Nintendo released its first two games for the Nintendo DS. These games were Pokemons Diamond and Pearl. These games introduced 107 new Pokemon making up Pokemon Generation IV. Then, two years later, on March 22, 2009, Pokemon Platinum was released. This games improved on Diamond and Pearl just as Crystal and Emerald did. The starter Pokemon to choose from were Chimchar, Piplup and Turtwig.
A year later, March 14, 2010, Nintendo released Pokemons Heart Gold and Soul Silver. These games were remakes of the Generation II games with the addition of the Poke Walker and many other functions only available on the DS.
Then, on September 18, 2010, Pokemon Black and White were released in Japan. These games are said to be released in the U.S. in March 2011. These games introduced 150 new Pokemon which make up Pokemon Generation V. Elio.com will keep you posted when these games come out.
Next week, I will be tackling the less popular spin off games. Signing out, Xatu.
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