

They also recycle the old ones into the new material, which happens when the remakes of the older games are released. The new Pokémon games are the cornerstone of every other aspect of the franchise, as they introduce the new Pokémon that ultimately end up being featured elsewhere. Pokémon is one of the biggest media franchises on the planet, and only a portion of its revenue comes from its games. There are a number of upcoming Pokémongames that are confirmed to be in development, with some set to launch later this year. The Nintendo Switch has already received several high-profile Pokémon games, such as Let's Go! Pikachu & Eevee, Pokémon Sword & Shield (and its expansions), and New Pokémon Snap, to say nothing of the series' growing popularity on mobile platforms.
