Video: Why Won’t Pokémon Evolve?
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Pokémon is a game series all about evolution. So why has it taken the franchise so long to evolve? Zachary Small, a culture reporter for The New York Times, breaks down how the company’s structure may stymie innovation.
By Zachary Small, Claire Hogan, June Kim and Gabriel Blanco
October 11, 2025
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