Pokémon Games are a series of video games created by Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures. Players take on the role of a Pokémon Trainer, capturing and training various creatures called Pokémon. The main goal is to become a Pokémon Champion by battling other trainers and completing the Pokédex, an in-game encyclopedia of Pokémon species. The franchise began with the release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green in 1996. Since then, it has expanded to include numerous titles across different platforms, including handheld consoles and mobile devices. The games often feature turn-based battles, exploration, and trading Pokémon with other players.