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Pokémon's Dual Releases Target Mario's Sales Record

11/8/2025

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Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto said Pokémon's two-version strategy aims to surpass Mario's sales.
Miyamoto recounted that Satoshi Tajiri, Pokémon creator, joked they must sell two copies of each game to beat Mario.
The approach has proven successful, with Pokémon selling over 100 million units on the Nintendo Switch.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A launched recently, while fans expect 30th anniversary next year to bring 10th generation of mainline games in two versions.

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Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto said Pokémon's two-version strategy aims to surpass Mario's sales.
Miyamoto recounted that Satoshi Tajiri, Pokémon creator, joked they must sell two copies of each game to beat Mario.
The approach has proven successful, with Pokémon selling over 100 million units on the Nintendo Switch.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A launched recently, while fans expect 30th anniversary next year to bring 10th generation of mainline games in two versions.