Pokémon: The Japanese game that went viral
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The Japanese game became symbolic of how an entire generation lost the art of playing outdoors.
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Palworld game dubbed 'Pokemon With Guns' a sensation
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Palworld is red-hot and very controversial (for Pokémon reasons)
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There's a new Pokémon game being made by China's Tencent
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6,579 Japanese Game Go Stock Photos, High-Res Pictures, and Images - Getty Images
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Pokémon, Stay - The New York Times
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Pokémon: The Japanese game that went viral
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Ash's Japanese voice actor of 25 years performs viral remix of original Pokémon theme song
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Catch 'em all: Pokemon hooks kids, parents and investors at its world championships in Yokohama
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Japan kicks off Eevee Day celebration with multiple game events
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Pokemon Co to defend intellectual property after viral game sparks plagiarism debate
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Pokemon GO in this city is not just a game, it is part of their daily life - India Today
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THIS* is What Happens! Japanese Game in English Switch! WOW! #legends