The History of the Pokemon Games

By James Batchelor

A comprehensive guide to the Pok mon video games, covering all mainline, spin-off, and rare titles.

Pok mon is one of the biggest entertainment franchises of all time, and video games have always been at the heart of the series. From the nine generations (so far) of mainline RPGs to popular spin-offs such as Pok mon Go, Pok mon Snap, Pok mon Mystery Dungeon, and digital editions of the Pok mon Trading Card Game, Pikachu and his pals have delighted millions of gamers for almost thirty years.

The History of the Pok mon Games offers an extensive guide to every title ever released in the franchise, from the original Red and Blue games that first made Pok mon a worldwide phenomenon to the latest outings for aspiring Pok mon trainers. And not just the main entries; this guide also covers rare and obscure titles, from Japan-only arcade machines to PC tie-ins that were only available with a certain brand of chicken nuggets.

With more than 150 games covered, including screenshots and trivia for each, and an informative and humorous writing style, The History of the Pok mon Games is an essential read for any Pok fan. As Professor Oak said in 1996, a world of dreams and adventures with Pok mon awaits. Let's go.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1036100987
• ISBN13: 9781036100988
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: White Owl
• Length: 152 Pages