This theory "justifies" Pikachu's presence in the Viridian Forest in the early Pokémon games by a terrible real-world ...

Pikachu darted onto the scene with the 1996 release of Pokemon Red and Blue games, which arrived in North America and Europe in 1998 and swiftly became an emblematic figure for the brand.

But Pikachu wasn't always the leading mascot, at least when the games were concerned. When Pokémon Red and Green were released ... it needed a face going forward. Pokemon Yellow - Pikachu's ...

If you thought it was strange that the funny Pikachu appeared as a wild Pokémon in the Viridian Forest in Pokémon Red and Blue, you’re not alone. One theory suggests that these cheerful ...