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		murderfs on Sept 19, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Nintendo Files Suit for Infringement of Patent Rig... > There have been plenty of "monster catching game"/"pokemon with the serial numbers filed off" games that have been somewhat successful, but no smash hits. Notably, the Megami Tensei series, which predates Pokemon.

bitmasher9 on Sept 19, 2024 [–]

Pokémon is so much more successful most people assume it’s the first monster hunting/collecting video game series.

It really highlights that first mover advantage doesn’t count for everything.

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