Pokémon's 30th Anniversary Surprise: 'Winds' and 'Waves' Trailer Has Everyone Talking

30 years ago today, the very first Pokémon games came out in Japan, Pocket Monsters Red and Pocket Monsters Green. This moment launched a massive franchise that still hasn't gotten stale. In 1996, players used their Game Boys to fire black and white ember attacks during battles. In 2016, players used their phones' camera and GPS to "Pokémon Go to the polls." In 2026, players are going to use their Nintendo Switches to play Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves — glimpses of which can finally be seen...