You…me, or any gamer out there – Have played Pokemon games on a gaming console?
As far as I know,
Be it the Pokemon 1st generation games or 8th generation games (2019 – present), I’ve never been disappointed as a Pokemon fan.
In fact, over the years, the Pokemon user base has grown like never before. See this screenshot –
That’s the comparison between two of my favorite pokemon games – Pokemon Blue (1996), and Pokemon Red & Blue.
16 Popular Pokemon Games
These are the 16 games that you can play to attract Pokemon lovers to your stream. Remember most of these games are quite old & aren’t available to play. Instead, what you can do is use SAFE ROM SITES to download latest rom files for your Windows 10 PC.
Pokemon Crystal Version
Pokemon Crystal is an improved version of Pokemon Gold and Silver, which released one year after the official release of previous games.
Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl
Pokemon Diamond and Pearl belongs to the 4th gen. of Pokemon video game series. These editions were released solely for the Nintendo DS gaming console.
With Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, the makers introduced Internet play using a Wi-Fi connection, change in battle mechanics & Pokemon Contests.
As a result of these new features, it sold 2 million copies more than its predecessor version Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen.
Pokemon Emerald
After receiving backlash, the developers released Pokemon Emerald as an enhanced version to the predecessor.
Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen Version
In the year 2004, Nintendo and The Pokemon Company created Pokemon FireRed and Leafgreen for Gameboy Advance.
The developed created this game as an enhanced remake of the previous version of Ruby and Sapphire.
With this new game, the developers introduced several new features, which resulted in selling 12 million copies worldwide.
Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver
Pokemon Gold Version and Pokemon Silver Version were the 1st installments of 2nd gen. Pokemon games for Game Boy and Game Boy Color.
Since its release in 1999, it received great reviews from critics and die-hard RPG gamers. By the end of 2010, Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver have jointly sold over 23 Million Units worldwide.
Fast Forward to 2009, Nintendo released an enhanced remake of these two games with the new name of Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Since the official release, their combined sales have reached 12.72 million copies (making it 8th best selling DS video game ever).
Pocket Monsters Red, Blue, and Green
It was in 1996 when for the 1st time, Nintendo released a Pokemon game. The initial release was limited to GAME BOY consoles in JAPAN.
These are the games that started the journey of a Multibillionaire franchise.
In terms of accomplishments, it’s included in the IGN’s “Top 100 Games of all time”.
Later in 1998, Nintendo released its special edition for Game Boy and Game Boy Color with the title – Pokemon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition.
Pokemon Platinum
After the immense success of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, the developers introduced their enhanced version in the form of Pokemon Platinum.
Right after its release, Pokemon Platinum established new records making its fastest-selling NINTENDO DS game in Japan. By March 31, 2010, it had sold over 7.06 million copies worldwide.
Later IGN named it at 9th best Nintendo DS game ever made.
Pokemon Black and Pokemon White
By the time Pokemon gaming series reached its 5th gen., it had the most extensive fan base any gamer has ever seen.
In fact, before the release of its 1st installment, it had already sold 1 Million copies by pre-orders. Later, it became the fastest game to sell 5 million copies.
Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon White 2
Looking back at the immense success of Pokemon Black and White, Nintendo announced its 2nd version in 2012.
Once again, it received favorable reviews, and, in the end, it went on to sell 7.81 million copies.
Pokemon Sword and Shield
Last year in November 2019, Nintendo released Pokemon Sword and Shield as part of the 8th generation.
Before its release, it stirred into a controversy as the makers decided not to include any pre-existing Pokemon in the latest version of the game.
By the end of March 2020, Sword and Shield had sold more than 17 million copies worldwide. It has now become the fastest-selling game on the Nintendo Switch.
Pokemon Ruby and Pokemon Sapphire
1st installment of 3rd gen. Pokemon gaming series was released in 1998 exclusively for Game Boy Advance. In fact, that was for the 1st time when Nintendo released a game in collaboration with The Pokemon Company.
At the time of the release, it received mixed reviews because of its poor graphics and repetitive gameplay.
Despite all this, Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire went on to become 2nd and 3rd best selling game of 2003.
Pokemon Let’s Go, Pikachu! And Let’s Go, Eevee!
On November 16, 2018, Nintendo and the Pokemon Company released the remake version of Pokemon Yellow Special Edition (1998) for their new gaming console Nintendo Switch.
Although it received favorable reviews, it was unable to break the record of its predecessors. As of now, it has sold around 12 million copies worldwide.
Pokemon X and Y
Ten months after the announcement, when Nintendo and the Pokemon company released Pokemon X and Y in October 2013, everyone praised the developers for advancements and innovations in the gameplay.
The most anticipated game of 2013 went on to sell 4 million copies in its 1st weekend. As of March 31, 2020, it has sold over 16 million copies worldwide.
Now, X and Y have become the second most selling game right behind Mario Kart 7.
Pokemon Sun and Moon
Being part of the 7th gen. of Pokemon video game series, Pokemon Sun and Moon were the 1st installments exclusive for Nintendo DS.
To date, Pokemon Sun and Moon have sold a total of 16 million copies WORLDWIDE. In terms of record, it’s on the 3rd number right behind Pokemon X and Y.
Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
One year after the official release of Pokemon Sun and Moon, Nintendo and the Pokemon Company released their enhanced version in 2017.
By the end of 2018, it went on to sell 8 million copies worldwide.
Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
As the name suggests, it is an enhanced remake version of hit video game Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire that was released in 2002.
12 Years later, in 2014, the enhanced remake received positive reviews from the fans. As of March 31, 2020, it went on to sell 14.27 million copies worldwide.
Final Words
Have you played any of the 16 pokemon games I’ve listed in this post?
Well, if you’re a hardcore gamer, then you probably would HAVE.
Not only play, you can stream them on the online streaming platforms.
It’s the FURTURE OF GAMING.
It can be YouTube, Twitch, or any other platform you prefer.
That’s all for now.
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