Satoshi Tajiri

Video game developer, created Pokémon

Satoshi Tajiri - Video game developer, created Pokémon
Born

August 28th, 1965
59 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Japan

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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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