How did Pokémon, the most successful media franchise in the world, go from making greatness, to making Scarlet and Violet? The creators know what’s happening. They know the games aren’t great. They just don’t care anymore. The Pokémon games are no longer the focus of the companies behind the brand.

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📃 Research Links
Revenue of selected media franchises worldwide as of August 2021
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1...
Pokémon Yellow sales
https://gamerant.com/the-highest-sell...
History of the Pokémon company
https://corporate.pokemon.co.jp/en/ab...
Miyamoto on Starfox
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The 50 Biggest Video Game Franchises by Total Revenue
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This 1957 drawing reveals the brilliant strategy behind Disney's lasting success - Business Insider
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@Smallant short
   • Pokémon Legends Arceus looks like a G...  
Jeff Bezos on Pokémon
   • Pokémania! - CNN - November 5th, 1999