19 PLAYFUL FACTS ABOUT POKEMON GO!
FACTS ABOUT POKEMON GO 1. What does Pokémon actually mean? The word ‘Pokémon’ is actually a contraction of the words ‘Pocket Monsters’, which is what the phenomenon is still largely known as in Japan. 2. It’s been around for a long time. Satoshi Tajiri first developed the Pokemon concept back in 1989, having collected insects as a child. Inspired by the wide and vibrant world of insects, Tajiri wanted to develop a game through which players could catch and catalog intriguing animal species out in the wild. 3. The games have earned the ire of PETA campaigners. Pokémon largely revolves around the idea of ‘catching’ monsters through throwing spheres, known as ‘Pokeballs’. The game series has come under criticism over the years through organizations such as PETA, which claim that it glorifies animal abuse. However, Nintendo – as a family-friendly company has continued to assert the opposite. In the games, animals willingly participate – and th...