An N64 exclusive Pokemon game has turned 27 years old today, and it's currently free with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription.

Pokémon fans are revitalizing the classic Kanto region through ROM hacks that range from subtle bug-fix updates to expansive overhauls with new mechanics, stories, and Pokémon from across generations.

On February 27, 1996, Pocket Monsters Red and Green, which became known in the US as Pokémon Red and Blue versions, were released Angela Andaloro is a Society & Culture Staff Writer at PEOPLE. She has ...

On February 27, 1996, a new video game was introduced to the market that would lead to extreme fanfare and devotion. The role-playing adventure was imaginative and paired a sense of discovery with a ...

Vintage 1st Edition holos and Gold Stars control the top end of 2026 auction results. PSA 10 scarcity—especially for Charizard and Pikachu—drives six- and seven-figure valuations. Recent Heritage and ...

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The Pokémon Company celebrated its annual Pokémon Day on Friday with a new Pokémon Presents showcase that marked the franchise's 30th anniversary in splashy style. Perhaps the biggest announcement was ...

On this day, 30 years ago, the original Pokémon games, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, were first released in Japan. SEE ALSO: Warning: The Gen 10 Pokémon starters will give you major cute aggression ...

On this day, 30 years ago, the original Pokémon games, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, were first released in Japan. And today, Feb. 27, 2026, The Pokémon Company held a special event broadcast on its ...

Pillay is an editorial fellow at TIME. This image show Pokemon's video games, figure and toys. 13JUL16 SCMP/May Tse [18JULY2016 FEATURES DIGITAL] (Photo by May Tse/South China Morning Post via Getty ...