25 Things You DIDN'T Know About Pokemon Red & Blue

VOICE OVER: Aaron Brown
WRITTEN BY: Aaron Brown

Get ready to dive deep into the Kanto region as we uncover fascinating secrets, hidden details, and untold stories behind the groundbreaking games that started a global phenomenon. From game design choices, early concepts, and surprising development hurdles to infamous glitches, localization changes, and the truth about catching every creature, prepare to see the original monster-catching adventure in a whole new light. Relive your childhood and discover things you never knew about this iconic title.

  • #26: hings You Didn't Know About Pokemon Red/Blue
  • #25: Bug Catcher
  • #24: Destined For Failure
  • #23: Greatness From Small Beginnings
  • #22: Pocket Monsters
  • #21: Colorful World
  • #20: Name Specifics
  • #19: Reused Sprites
  • #18: Who's Number One?
  • #17: Poke Screams
  • #16: Censorships
  • #15: Pikachu Rarity
  • #14: Critical Fail
  • #13: Familiar Moves
  • #12: Flightless
  • #11: Red & Green
  • #10: Toughest Oak
  • #9: There Is No Spoon
  • #8: Definitive Yellow
  • #7: No Mew
  • #6: Trading Dangers
  • #5: Mowing the Grass
  • #4: Battle Transitions
  • #3: Surfing Pikachu
  • #2: Can't Catch 'Em All

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