did pokemon game came out first or the anime

by Prof. Jeremy Lynch DVM Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago 9 min read

When I say Pokémon, most of you probably think of the games. But the franchise owes just as much of its success to its cartoon series. The Pokémon anime started in 1997, one year after the original game released in Japan. Those handheld classics celebrate their 20th anniversary this week.Mar 2, 2016

When did Pokemon DS come out?

Platform: Nintendo DS. Release Date: April 22, 2007. It was finally time for the Pokémon franchise to make its first appearance on Nintendo DS. The console’s dual-screen functionality prolonged the development process for the new title, but a new generation of Pokémon was more than enough to make up for it.

When was Pokemon Crystal released?

Release Date: July 19, 2001. Starting with early 2000, Game Freak started to focus more on giving players more options to customize their gaming experience. Pokémon Crystal was the first title in the series that let players choose their gender before starting their adventure.

How many new Pokemon species are there in Pokemon Sun and Moon?

Debuting with 81 new Pokémon species, Pokémon Sun and Moon changed the story line’s core characteristics in the Pokémon games as well. Players had grown accustomed to defeating all the eight Gyms before being able to take on the Elite Four, but Pokémon Sun and Moon changed that.

How many species of Pokemon are there in Pokemon Red?

Originally released exclusively in Japan, Pokémon Red and Green were practically the fire-starters of what would evolve into a phenomenon. Debuting with the first 151 species of Pokémon, the game featured the core mechanics of training, capturing, and battling Pokémon.

When did Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 come out?

Release Date: Oct. 7, 2012. Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 was the first time Nintendo released a back-to-back sequel in the following year. Despite featuring the same mechanics, Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 had a unique value proposition to separate themselves from other sequels.

When was the 3rd generation of Pokemon released?

Generation: Third generation. Platform: Nintendo Game Boy Advance. Release Date: March 19, 2003. It was about time Nintendo released a Pokémon game on Nintendo Game Boy Advance, and it did so by introducing a new generation at the same time. The third generation of Pokémon added 135 species to the franchise.

When did the Nintendo Switch come out?

Release Date: November 16, 2018. The Nintendo Switch was a game-changer for Nintendo both in terms of games and consoles. The Switch quickly became one of the most selling consoles in the world, introducing many gamers to the Nintendo universe for the first time.