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🐲 Pokémon: The Little Monsters that Played Their Cards Right

The Best One Yet

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The Birth of Pokémon: From Concept to Creation

This chapter explores the early brainstorming sessions that shaped the Pokémon game, focusing on the trading mechanics inspired by RPGs. It recounts the initial setbacks faced by the team, including rejection by Nintendo, and the eventual support that led to the game's iconic identity and its launch ambitions.

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