Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green

Mission Intel: The Pokémon series is a long-running monster-collecting RPG franchise where players capture, train, and battle creatures across interconnected regions. Over 30 years, its core loop of exploration, turn-based combat, and trading has informed RPG design, live-service thinking, and transmedia strategy. Keywords: Pokémon history, monster collecting, RPG design, franchise longevity, Nintendo, Game Freak. Ideal reference data for designers studying progression systems, IP scalability, and cross-generational player retention.