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==In the games==
==In the games==
Some of the employees of Game Freak appear in the main series of Pokémon games, usually headquartered in [[Celadon Mansion]], but also found on vacation in the [[Cove Lily Hotel]] of [[Lilycove City]], [[Hoenn]]. In addition, a Game Freak member appears in [[Sinnoh]]'s Grand Lake Hotel resort area. They are the ones who will present the player with a [[Diploma]] upon their completion of a [[Regional Pokédex]].
Some of the employees of Game Freak appear in the main series of Pokémon games, usually headquartered in [[Celadon Mansion]], but also found on vacation in the [[Cove Lily Hotel]] of [[Lilycove City]], [[Hoenn]]. In addition, a Game Freak member appears in [[Sinnoh]]'s Grand Lake Hotel resort area. They are the ones who will present the player with a [[Diploma]] upon their completion of a [[regional Pokédex]] or the [[National Dex|national]] one.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 07:38, 18 June 2008

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Logo as seen in R/S/E

Game Freak, Inc. (Japanese: 株式会社ゲームフリーク Kabushikigaisha Game Freak) was founded on April 26, 1989 by Satoshi Tajiri. They soon branched into game development, creating such low-key games as Quinty and also developing licensed games such as Mario and Wario.

They released Pokémon Red and Green Versions on February 27, 1996, and would go on to create many of the sequels, mostly sticking to the main series of games.

The company currently employs a staff of 52, as of mid-2007.[1]

Philosophy

良質な『遊び』を継続的に創り出すことによって世界中の人に楽しさ、面白さ、発見を。そして勇気と希望、やさしさ、夢、冒険心を提供していきます

To give the people of the world enjoyment, fun and discovery by continuously creating games of superior quality. And to encourage bravery, hope, kindness, dreams and an adventurous spirit.

Key people

  • Satoshi Tajiri (田尻 智), founder, chairman of the board
  • Ken Sugimori (杉森 建), board member, art director
  • Jun'ichi Masuda (増田順一), board member, head of development
  • Takenori Ōta (太田健程)
  • Shigeki Morimoto (森本茂樹)
  • Motofumi Fujiwara (藤原基史)

In the games

Some of the employees of Game Freak appear in the main series of Pokémon games, usually headquartered in Celadon Mansion, but also found on vacation in the Cove Lily Hotel of Lilycove City, Hoenn. In addition, a Game Freak member appears in Sinnoh's Grand Lake Hotel resort area. They are the ones who will present the player with a Diploma upon their completion of a regional Pokédex or the national one.

References

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