It's been nearly 13 years since Pokémon Red and Blue were released on the Gameboy in the UK, and a new game has been released for every Nintendo console since. There is no denying that Pokémon has been one of the most successful gaming franchises in the last decade, however, recent instalments have fell short of the fun we experienced in the original games. Many blamed the constantly evolving ba... more.

The second generation of Pokémon, consisting of both Pokémon Gold and Silver, is considered by many fans to be the pinnacle of the franchise. This generation would become the benchmark for all future games in the series, with more monsters, a certain depth to it and, most notably, its sense of alluring magnetism. Internationally, adults and children alike felt obliged to join the digital sensati... more.