Depending on how old you are, it may not seem like it, but we are rapidly nearing the 30th anniversary of both Pokémon and its famous contemporary and competitor Yu-Gi-Oh! Somewhat surprisingly, the craze is back on, as both Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! cards grew in value enormously during the pandemic. So how do we make sense of this massive surge in the popularity of collectible trading cards?
There's no denying it: while its author is no stranger to backlash over certain publicly voiced opinions, Harry Potter is a wildly successful and hugely profitable franchise that continues to captivate audiences around the world with its thrilling mix of magic and adventure. As a result, video game developers have sought to capture this same spirit with their own unique interpretations of J.K. Rowling's beloved world.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, two long-anticipated role-playing video games, came out on November 18. Dike-hard fans have been obsessing over this event for years. But have the games riding the waves of Pokémon nostalgia managed to live up to the hype? Will the Web3’s Pokémon-inspired game launch later this year turn out to be a more memorable event for gamers worldwide?
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