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whattheyplay.com - 3/23/2009

Today - No Pokémon MMO or online game coming, say creators

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In our interview with Pok mon series director Junichi Masuda (left, in the photo below) today, he responded to questions from fans and What They Play Twitter followers regarding the future of the franchise, and the secrets of its repeated (and repetitive) success. One of the most asked questions ...

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1up.com - 3/21/2009

Why Gamers Still Play Pokémon

— 1up.com — Why Gamers Still Play Pok?mon Pok?mon's Masuda and Kawachimaru offer some insight into why the Pok?mon juggernaut shows no signs of stopping. By Justin Haywald The power ... (more) Why Gamers Still Play Pokémon

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whattheyplay.com - 3/23/2009

Meeting the creators of Pokémon Platinum

— whattheyplay.com — The Pok mon series has been enthralling handheld gamers young and old since its debut in Japan on the original Game Boy in 1996 (it first launched in the U.S. in 1998.) With the release of the latest game, Pok mon Platinum , What They Play got a rare ... (more) Meeting the creators of Pokémon Platinum

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nintendo.joystiq.com - 3/23/2009

Go to NYC Pokémon party, get Platinum a day early

— nintendo.joystiq.com — So just how bad do you want Pokémon Platinum ? Would you, for example, be willing to attend a Pokémon-themed party in the hub of the civilized world where you could be seen by the national news media and (more troublingly) girls to ... (more) Go to NYC Pokémon party, get Platinum a day early

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