First generation (1996–1999)

The original Pokémon games are Japanese role-playing video games (RPGs) with an element of strategy, and were created by Satoshi Tajiri for the Game Boy. These role-playing games, and their sequels, remakes, and English language translations, are still considered the "main" 'Pokémon' games, and the games with which most fans of the series are familiar. The Pokémon series began with the release of Pocket Monsters Red and Green for the Game Boy in Japan. When these games proved extremely popular, an enhanced Blue version was released sometime after, and the Blue version was reprogrammed as Pokémon Red and Blue for international release. The original Green version was never released outside Japan.

While we're happy to welcome you aboard here on PC, this is literally just a copy and paste from the Pokemon Wikipedia article, so there isn't a whole lot of discussion that can take place here. I'm going to close this thread, but if you're interested in discussing the first generation of Pokemon games, feel free to have a look at some of the topics over in our Previous Generations board!

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