Pokémon Video Games

The Pokémon series of games is the fourth best-selling video game franchise in the world with a variety of games in the franchise on Nintendo Switch

The Pokémon series of games has had many new games and Pokémon added to the roster since 1996. In all, there are over 120 Pokémon games that can be split between core and side series games as well as spin-off games. What makes them such a delight for fans is that each game introduces something new in worlds to explore or new Pokémon to collect.

The Pokémon series of games are so popular that more than 380 million Pokémon games have been sold worldwide and is the fourth best-selling video game franchise, right behind Mario, Tetris and Call of Duty.

What are Pokémon games?

The Pokémon series of video games are developed by Game Freak, published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company under the Pokémon media franchise. The core series of Pokémon games are role-playing video games and have continued on each generation of Nintendo's handhelds. The first games in the series were released on the Game Boy in Japan and then released outside of Japan as Pokémon Red and Blue in 1996.

The core Pokémon games are released in generations, currently there are nine generations, each with different Pokémon, storylines, and characters. There have been many spin-off Pokémon games released over the years that cover a wide variety of genres such as puzzle, fighting, and even digital pet games.

Which Pokémon games are the best and which one should I buy?

There are many things to consider when looking to purchase a Pokémon game on the Nintendo Switch. If you are buying your first Pokémon game and want to ease into the series, New Pokémon Snap is a perfect choice. In this game you take in-game photos of Pokémon in their native environments and get to learn all about them.

If you are a fighting fan, you’ll want to check out Pokkén Tournament DX. It features 21 Pokémon fighters as you battle other fighters in epic arena fights. There’s a free demo in the Nintendo Switch online store that you can download and try it out! Additionally, there are free to play Pokémon games that you can download on your Nintendo Switch such as Pokémon Quest and Pokémon Unite.

Pokémon games are so popular that remakes of games in the series are usually released about 10 years after the original game for the latest Nintendo console. Games such as Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on the Nintendo Switch are remakes of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl that were originally released on the Nintendo DS many years ago.

The most recent games in the core series include Pokémon Legends: Arceus, which is a prequel to Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Both Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are brand new games in the series, which include an evolutionary step in series gameplay by allowing you to freely explore the vast open world.