TIME Pokemon 30 Years Special Edition (Paperback)

TIME Pokemon magazine Special edition 30 years Of pikachu 25 years : Pokemon in america 25 years of pokemania the power of pikachu by The Editors of TIME (Author) Format: Paperback Publisher ‏ : ‎ TIME Language ‏ : ‎ English Print length ‏ : ‎ 96 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1547870176 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1547870172 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.23 x 10.88 inches When Pokémon was released in Japan in 1996, intrepid gamers picked up copies and discovered delightful monster-catching adventures in the world of Kanto. Two years later, when the game came stateside, scores of fans rallied to embrace the universe already beloved across the Pacific. The franchise now features more than 1,000 critters, ranging from cuddly to formidable to downright scary. Chief among them is Pikachu, whose popularity is as strong as ever. This special edition of TIME explores the power of the Pokémon franchise, discussing the history and influences behind the iconic video games. It documents the surge around Pokémon GO and highlights tips and tricks for mastering the game. Plus, learn about Pokémon trading cards and how to explore that lucrative market (and not get scammed). Please note that this product is an authorized edition published by People Inc. and sold by Amazon. This edition is printed using a high quality matte interior paper and printed on demand for immediate fulfillment. Life Pokemon magazine thirty years Of pikachu! by The Editors of TIME (Author) Format: Paperback Publisher ‏ : ‎ LIFE Language ‏ : ‎ English Print length ‏ : ‎ 96 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1547870516 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1547870516 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.2 ounces Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.23 x 10.88 inches When Pokémon Red and Green were released in Japan 30 years ago, barely anyone thought they would sell. Nintendo released the entries on aging Game Boy hardware, and the charming monster-catching motif was unlike any of the successful platformers and role-playing games of the time. But those early games were a massive success and propelled a franchise that would dominate video games, animation, and media for years. This new special edition from LIFE explores the story of the Pokémon franchise, from the fledgling developers struggling to keep the lights on in their makeshift Tokyo office to Pokémon’s triumphant entry into the U.S. market, and the brilliant multimillion-dollar marketing plan behind it. This remarkable keepsake discusses the widespread Pokémon GO phenomenon, the 2019 live-action film Detective Pikachu starring Ryan Reynolds, and how recent game entries such as Scarlet and Violet and Legends: Z-A have evolved the franchise. Perhaps most central of all, this edition celebrates the vast and varied creatures of the Pokédex, including fan favorites such as Pikachu, Charizard, and Greninja, and some of the most iconic Legendary Pokémon in the franchise’s history (fear not—Magikarp gets a mention, too). Please note that this product is an authorized edition published by People Inc. and sold by Amazon. This edition is printed using a high quality matte interior paper and printed on demand for immediate fulfillment.