Generations: In the Pokemon video games, there consists of seven different generations. In each generation divided by a chronological order by release, the RPG series releases new Pokemon, characters, and gameplay concept. Generation 1: The first generation of Pokemon, also known as Generation 1, started with the release of “Pocket Monsters Aka and Midori” for the Game Boy in 1996. The first generation of pokemon introduced a total of one hundred fifty-one new species of Pokemon consisting of Pokemon from Bulbasaur to Mew in order on the Pokedex. As well as introducing the basic game concept of training, battlings, capturing pokemons, and also transferring pokemons from both computer and human players, the first generation of Pokemon takes …show more content…
By introducing one hundred new species to the game, the regional Pokedex now included a total number of two hundred fifty-one Pokemon. The second generation of Pokemon takes place in Johto, inspired by Japan’s Kansai region. Generation 3: In 2002, Generation 3 was release with “Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire” for the Gameboy Advance. With the Gameboy Advance’s new release, the Pokemon franchise remade “Pokemon Red and Blue”, “Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen” with colored graphics. Also with the third generation being released, one hundred thirty-five new Pokemon were introduced to the Pokedex adding up to a total of three hundred eighty-six species. Generation 4: By 2006, the Pokemon franchise released “Pokemon Diamond and Pearl,” marking the tenth year of Pokemon, but also the fourth generation. The fourth generation released one hundred seven new species from Turtwig and ending with arceus making the regional Pokedex with over four hundred ninety-three Pokemons. Because the Nintendo DS touch screen was released, new gameplay concept was created with online multiplayer trading taking place in the new region Sinnoh, inspired by Japan’s Hokkaido …show more content…
Generation 5: In 2010, the fifth generation of Pokemon was released with “Pokemon Black and White” on the nintendo DS. Unlike the other generation, the Pokemon franchise revealed that no old Pokemon from the previous generation would be available until the main storyline would be completed. With new mechanics and concepts such as being able to upload game data and play on the computer, the create of these new Pokemon made generation five the biggest Pokemon generation yet. Generation 6: Generation six was released in 2013, with “Pokemon X and Y” through Nintendo Direct. Seventy-two new Pokemon were released starting from Chespin and ending with Volcanion. The Pokedex now consisted of seven hundred twenty-one. A new concept was also released into the Pokemon storyline called Mega-evolution. Through Mega-evolution, the Pokemon franchise was able to balance and create more new species of Pokemon. After generation six was released, the Anime quickly caught up with a new series taking place in the Kalos region inspired by