Cassandra Jenkins, Temple University

Nine years after its premiere on YouTube, Netflix has released a reboot of Natasha Allegri’s beloved animated series. After its release on Sep. 6, the show quickly gained new fans and much-deserved attention.

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

Every new game in the franchise comes with new creatures. But what do you do when you run out of Pokémon to make?

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

This year’s presentation announced a lot of exciting future plans for the franchise.

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

The newest addition to the franchise lives up to the hype. It’s hard to put down and shows what an open-world Pokémon game can look like.

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

While the franchise is primarily targeted toward children, grown-up players want something just for them. Here’s why that’s probably never going to happen.

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

They’re extremely rare and fans of the game are on a mission to find them.

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

As these gaming and sports memorabilia continue to appreciate in value, it is crucial to consider whether this new market is taking away fun from younger generations.

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

The groundbreaking video game series proves that it still looks good at 25 by rolling out games that offer new perspectives on the beloved Sinnoh region.

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

As the hit franchise nears its quarter-of-a-century milestone, there are many steps Game Freak can take to bring this beloved series to the next level.

Nathan Coles, Oakland University

The newly-revealed updates to the franchise will shake up the Pokémon community, even if it isn’t exactly what they want.

Nathan Coles, Oakland University

The latest entry in the franchise went all-in on creative and unique designs.

Nathan Coles, Oakland University

Many are questioning whether new games could live up to expectations as the company struggles to keep them engaged.

Emma Dailey Mitchell, Columbia College Chicago

Gotta protect ‘em all.

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

The new film based on the mega-popular video game franchise is a triumph.

Maya Butler, Baylor University

Don’t give up your childhood dreams yet!

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

Chill with the CGI, please.

Alex Futo, Otterbein University

‘Pokémon Go’ changed the way users play, and Nintendo wants that to continue that trend.

Emily Suvannasankha, University of Central Florida

Come on, Niantic. Do you even want us to play anymore?

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

By targeting a tech-savvy demographic and capitalizing on social media acclaim, the app introduced a new type of gaming phenomenon overnight.

Emily Suvannasankha, University of Central Florida

Hopefully you’re not a Rowlet.