It’s a franchise that continues to reinvent its universe: the Pokémon brand! These little cards collected in the schoolyard, exchanged between friends, and which, for some, can today sell for a high price on the Internet. A new application created by Nintendo is enjoying incredible success: Pokémon TCG Pocket. Released on October 30, this free application allows you to relive the experience of collecting Pokémon cards, but this time, on your phone! You can now collect, trade and even battle with virtual cards, while enjoying an interface that revives memories of the very special Pokémon universe.
The concept of the game is very simple: every day, you can open two packs containing five cards. These are virtual cards, but they can be as rare and valuable as the physical ones you trade. Some cards are more sought after than others, and this is where the collectible element comes into its own: the exchange. The objective of the game is to face other players with your best Pokémon. This application brings together 226 Pokémon different, each with its own characteristics and strengths. The battles take place in strategic duels, where the objective is to make the best use of the cards in your collection to become the best trainer. A game that revives memories of the Pokémon saga, with careful illustrations.
Since its release, Pokémon TCG Pocket has already taken over the world. In less than 10 days, the application was downloaded by more than 30 million people across the globe. And the game’s profitability is impressive: according to initial estimates from the AppMagic site, the game has already generated nearly $24 million. The Japanese, already big fans of the Pokémon universe, represent almost half of these gains. Pokémon remains today one of the most popular and profitable licenses in video game history.
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