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Pokemon franchise estimated to have earned $150 billion
Original: It is estimated that # Pokemon has generated around $150bn in revenue since the franchise started! # retro # gaming # re
Pokemon is estimated to have generated roughly $150 billion in total revenue since the franchise launched in 1996. The figure spans video games, trading cards, merchandise, films and other media, making it one of the highest-grossing entertainment franchises in history. Gamers and retro fans are sharing the estimate and reflecting on the brand's growth from a Game Boy title into a global powerhouse.
Why now: The scale of the franchise's total earnings continues to surprise people and fits ongoing nostalgia around retro gaming.
Evidence
- It is estimated that # Pokemon has generated around $150bn in revenue since the franchise started! # retro # gaming # retrocomputing # cardgames · rodlux@maly.io · 1
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