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Today in history: On this day in 1989, "Game Freak, Inc." was founded by Satoshi Tajiri, Ken Sugimori, & Junichi Masuda. Happy Anniversary!
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Today in history: On this day in 1996, the first Pokémon games ever, Pokémon Red and Green, were released in Japan. Happy 17th Anniversary!
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Today in history: On this day in 2003,
"Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions" were released in North America.
Happy 10th anniversary!
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Today in history:
On this day in 1989, the Nintendo Game Boy was released in Japan.
Happy 24th anniversary!
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Try rubbing the bottom screen when your Pokémon knocks out an opponent. If your affection is high enough, you'll rub your Pokémon's head.
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On this day in Japan, 18 years ago, Pokémon Red and Green versions were released!
Happy Birthday to all of Pokémon!
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On this day in 1989, the Game Boy was first released in Japan. Happy 25th Birthday Game Boy! Thanks for the memories! bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Game_Boy
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According to Pokémon Mansion journals, today is Mewtwo's birthday!
Happy Birthday, Mewtwo!
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February 27, 1996, 19 years ago, Pokémon Red and Green Versions were launched in Japan and changed history.
Happy Anniversary to Pokémon!
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On this day in:
1990 - Game Boy released in Europe
1998 - Red and Blue released in North America
2006 - Diamond and Pearl released in Japan
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21 years ago today, Pokémon Red and Green versions were released in Japan, launching one of the most popular franchises ever. #PokemonDay
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Heinz once distributed Pokémon Tomato Ketchup. There's never been a Pokémon Mayo. #TeamKetchup #Splatoon2 #Splatfest bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pok%C3%A9…
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Today is the 20th anniversary of the Game Boy Color, released in Japan on October 21, 1998.
The console was produced until 2003.
It's best selling games were Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions, with Pokémon Crystal Version being it's best selling exclusive.
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Today is the 15th anniversary of Pokémon Colosseum, originally released in Japan on November 21, 2003.
It was the first Pokémon game for a home console that included a story and gameplay similar to a handheld, main series game.
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Today is the 20th anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's release in North America.
The Base Set was the first set released in stores on January 9, 1999.
It was released in Japan on October 20, 1996.
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Given that a Bulbasaur's bulb provides it with energy through photosynthesis, we're confident that Bulbasaurs would wear hats on their head, not on the bulb. twitter.com/sidekicktetra/…
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Happy Birthday to Junichi Masuda (@Junichi_Masuda), born January 12, 1968!
He is one of the founding members of Game Freak and serves as the Director of the Board. He is a game director and composer for the Pokémon games.
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Today is the 20th anniversary of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 64, released in Japan on January 21, 1999.
The game's full Japanese title is:
ニンテンドウオールスター!大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ
(Nintendo All-Stars! Great Fray Smash Brothers)
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Happy Birthday to Ken Sugimori, 杉森建 (@SUPER_32X), born January 27, 1966!
Ken is an illustrator and has created the original art for every Pokémon to date. He has also designed more Pokémon cards than any other artist.
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Today is the 15th anniversary of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions, released for the Game Boy Advance in Japan on January 29, 2004.
The first remakes in the Pokémon franchise, they revisit the original Pokémon games, Pokémon Red and Green Versions.
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Exactly five years ago today, at this very minute, February 12, 2014 at 23:16:01 UTC, Twitch Plays Pokémon went live for the first time!
It took viewers a total of 16d 7h 50m 40s to beat their rival, and see the end credits.
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