Game Freak

The Profile

Game Freak is a Japanese video game developer best known for creating and developing the Pokémon series. Incorporated in 1989 and headquartered in Tokyo, the company has developed the mainline Pokémon titles and related projects.

Founded by Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori; incorporated as a company in 1989; headquartered in Tokyo; longtime developer of the Pokémon video game series.

A nostalgic, humorous take on Game Freak's impact via a five-star review of Pokémon Blue. The review recalls childhood, collecting, and the addictive design of the original Pokémon games. It treats the game's mechanics and cultural spread with affectionate irony.