Pokémon is a series of video games developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company under the Pokémon media franchise.

What is the meaning behind Pokémon?

Pokémon (an abbreviation for Pocket Monsters in Japan) is a Japanese media franchise managed by The Pokémon Company, a company founded by Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures. The franchise was created by Satoshi Tajiri in 1996, and is centered on fictional creatures called "Pokémon".

Why is Pokémon bad for kids?

New neurological research confirms that Pikachu may be messing with your kid's mind. Children who play Pokémon and watch the new live-action movie Detective Pikachu may experience developmental changes to their brains according to new research out of Stanford University.