Pokémon is marking the 25th anniversary ofGold and Silverwith a special celebration for fans of the game.It’s been 25 years sincePokémon Gold and Silverwas released in Japan, which officially kicked off the series’ second generation and introduced many newPokémonto the franchise.While Pokémon was still in its early days in 1999, the franchise had already gathered up an immeasurable number of fans, and the popularity ofGold and Silverproved that.AdvertContinuing the series' success up to that point,Gold and Silversold millions of copies within the first year of release.Both games were also met with wide acclaim, with critics and fans calling them improvements on the already excellentRed and Bluegames that started the first generation.The games proved so popular that a decade later, remakes under the namesPokémon HeartGold and SoulSilverwere released for the Nintendo DS, which became some of the best-selling games on that platform.Here’s how Twitch Plays Pokémon became such a hit.AdvertNow, The Pokémon Companyhas announcedit is commemorating the 25th anniversary ofGold and Silverwith special anniversary plushies of Ho-Oh and Lugia.Available from the Pokémon Center, these collectible plushies are designed after the duo who first debuted in Gold and Silver as mascots on the cover art.Dubbed the “Tower Duo”, Ho-Oh and Lugia are often considered opposites due to their stats and type. Ho-Oh is a fire type and plays a lot more offensively, while Lugia is a psychic type and plays defensively. Both, however, share a common trait in that they’re also flying types.AdvertFans have taken the news to share their memories withGold and Silver.“Got Pokémon Silver as an early Christmas gift from my grandma,” X user Robshared. “My family drove 16 hours to a relative’s house for Christmas that year and I forced my parents to keep the light on in the truck so I could keep playing”.“I was at home (~almost 2 decades back).. it took me ~2months to complete my first ever gameplay (Silver) without internet/guide. Miltank was brutal back then,”wroteanother fan.Both theHo-OhandLugiaplushies are available to purchase for £44.99 in the UK ($49.99 in the US) and are limited to one per customer.Featured Image Credit: The Pokémon CompanyTopics:Pokemon,Nintendo
Pokémon is marking the 25th anniversary ofGold and Silverwith a special celebration for fans of the game.It’s been 25 years sincePokémon Gold and Silverwas released in Japan, which officially kicked off the series’ second generation and introduced many newPokémonto the franchise.While Pokémon was still in its early days in 1999, the franchise had already gathered up an immeasurable number of fans, and the popularity ofGold and Silverproved that.AdvertContinuing the series' success up to that point,Gold and Silversold millions of copies within the first year of release.Both games were also met with wide acclaim, with critics and fans calling them improvements on the already excellentRed and Bluegames that started the first generation.The games proved so popular that a decade later, remakes under the namesPokémon HeartGold and SoulSilverwere released for the Nintendo DS, which became some of the best-selling games on that platform.Here’s how Twitch Plays Pokémon became such a hit.AdvertNow, The Pokémon Companyhas announcedit is commemorating the 25th anniversary ofGold and Silverwith special anniversary plushies of Ho-Oh and Lugia.Available from the Pokémon Center, these collectible plushies are designed after the duo who first debuted in Gold and Silver as mascots on the cover art.Dubbed the “Tower Duo”, Ho-Oh and Lugia are often considered opposites due to their stats and type. Ho-Oh is a fire type and plays a lot more offensively, while Lugia is a psychic type and plays defensively. Both, however, share a common trait in that they’re also flying types.AdvertFans have taken the news to share their memories withGold and Silver.“Got Pokémon Silver as an early Christmas gift from my grandma,” X user Robshared. “My family drove 16 hours to a relative’s house for Christmas that year and I forced my parents to keep the light on in the truck so I could keep playing”.“I was at home (~almost 2 decades back).. it took me ~2months to complete my first ever gameplay (Silver) without internet/guide. Miltank was brutal back then,”wroteanother fan.Both theHo-OhandLugiaplushies are available to purchase for £44.99 in the UK ($49.99 in the US) and are limited to one per customer.Featured Image Credit: The Pokémon CompanyTopics:Pokemon,Nintendo
Pokémon is marking the 25th anniversary ofGold and Silverwith a special celebration for fans of the game.It’s been 25 years sincePokémon Gold and Silverwas released in Japan, which officially kicked off the series’ second generation and introduced many newPokémonto the franchise.While Pokémon was still in its early days in 1999, the franchise had already gathered up an immeasurable number of fans, and the popularity ofGold and Silverproved that.AdvertContinuing the series' success up to that point,Gold and Silversold millions of copies within the first year of release.Both games were also met with wide acclaim, with critics and fans calling them improvements on the already excellentRed and Bluegames that started the first generation.The games proved so popular that a decade later, remakes under the namesPokémon HeartGold and SoulSilverwere released for the Nintendo DS, which became some of the best-selling games on that platform.Here’s how Twitch Plays Pokémon became such a hit.AdvertNow, The Pokémon Companyhas announcedit is commemorating the 25th anniversary ofGold and Silverwith special anniversary plushies of Ho-Oh and Lugia.Available from the Pokémon Center, these collectible plushies are designed after the duo who first debuted in Gold and Silver as mascots on the cover art.Dubbed the “Tower Duo”, Ho-Oh and Lugia are often considered opposites due to their stats and type. Ho-Oh is a fire type and plays a lot more offensively, while Lugia is a psychic type and plays defensively. Both, however, share a common trait in that they’re also flying types.AdvertFans have taken the news to share their memories withGold and Silver.“Got Pokémon Silver as an early Christmas gift from my grandma,” X user Robshared. “My family drove 16 hours to a relative’s house for Christmas that year and I forced my parents to keep the light on in the truck so I could keep playing”.“I was at home (~almost 2 decades back).. it took me ~2months to complete my first ever gameplay (Silver) without internet/guide. Miltank was brutal back then,”wroteanother fan.Both theHo-OhandLugiaplushies are available to purchase for £44.99 in the UK ($49.99 in the US) and are limited to one per customer.
Pokémon is marking the 25th anniversary ofGold and Silverwith a special celebration for fans of the game.
It’s been 25 years sincePokémon Gold and Silverwas released in Japan, which officially kicked off the series’ second generation and introduced many newPokémonto the franchise.
While Pokémon was still in its early days in 1999, the franchise had already gathered up an immeasurable number of fans, and the popularity ofGold and Silverproved that.
Advert
Advert
Continuing the series' success up to that point,Gold and Silversold millions of copies within the first year of release.
Both games were also met with wide acclaim, with critics and fans calling them improvements on the already excellentRed and Bluegames that started the first generation.
The games proved so popular that a decade later, remakes under the namesPokémon HeartGold and SoulSilverwere released for the Nintendo DS, which became some of the best-selling games on that platform.
Here’s how Twitch Plays Pokémon became such a hit.
Advert
Advert
Now, The Pokémon Companyhas announcedit is commemorating the 25th anniversary ofGold and Silverwith special anniversary plushies of Ho-Oh and Lugia.
Available from the Pokémon Center, these collectible plushies are designed after the duo who first debuted in Gold and Silver as mascots on the cover art.
Dubbed the “Tower Duo”, Ho-Oh and Lugia are often considered opposites due to their stats and type. Ho-Oh is a fire type and plays a lot more offensively, while Lugia is a psychic type and plays defensively. Both, however, share a common trait in that they’re also flying types.
Advert
Advert
Fans have taken the news to share their memories withGold and Silver.
“Got Pokémon Silver as an early Christmas gift from my grandma,” X user Robshared. “My family drove 16 hours to a relative’s house for Christmas that year and I forced my parents to keep the light on in the truck so I could keep playing”.
“I was at home (~almost 2 decades back).. it took me ~2months to complete my first ever gameplay (Silver) without internet/guide. Miltank was brutal back then,”wroteanother fan.
Both theHo-OhandLugiaplushies are available to purchase for £44.99 in the UK ($49.99 in the US) and are limited to one per customer.
Topics:Pokemon,Nintendo
