Episode 373.75 - Codex Remastered: Episode 55 - Super Effective: The History of Pokémon Part 1
Summary
Mike Coletta and Tyler Ostby record in person to launch Part 1 of their Pokémon history series, covering the core games from Generations 1–4. They detail creator Satoshi Tajiri’s childhood bug collecting, his founding of Game Freak, and the development of Pokémon Red/Green, which nearly bankrupted the studio. The episode explores the massive success of Gold/Silver and Crystal, highlighting features like the day/night cycle and the inclusion of the Kanto region, before concluding with an overview of Ruby and Sapphire’s Hoenn region and new mechanics.
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