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Pokémon's Ishihara Reflects on Origins, Eyes Future Growth

1/20/2026

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Tsunekazu Ishihara, Pokémon series boss, spoke at the New York Game Awards about developing the original games.
He said Game Freak drew from childhood experiences, catching bugs and caring for pets, to shape gameplay.
Pokémon Red and Green debuted nearly 30 years ago after challenges, with the team staying confident.
Ishihara aims to enhance future titles and unite cultures worldwide as the franchise reaches nine generations and 1,025 creatures.

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Tsunekazu Ishihara, Pokémon series boss, spoke at the New York Game Awards about developing the original games.
He said Game Freak drew from childhood experiences, catching bugs and caring for pets, to shape gameplay.
Pokémon Red and Green debuted nearly 30 years ago after challenges, with the team staying confident.
Ishihara aims to enhance future titles and unite cultures worldwide as the franchise reaches nine generations and 1,025 creatures.