Satoshi Tajiri
Video game developer, created Pokémon
A video game developer contributed to the gaming industry by creating the Pokémon franchise. Interest in collecting creatures inspired the concept. Founded Game Freak magazine, later transformed into a game development company. Collaborated with Nintendo to launch the first Pokémon games on the Game Boy in 1996, quickly becoming a global phenomenon. The franchise expanded to include trading card games, animated series, movies, and merchandise, making it one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time.
Created the Pokémon video game franchise
Launched Pokémon Red and Green in 1996
Developed Pokémon trading card game
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