Pokémon Ruby is a role-playing video game developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy Advance. Released in 2002, it is part of the third generation of the Pokémon series. Players assume the role of a Pokémon Trainer, exploring the fictional region of Hoenn, capturing and training various creatures known as Pokémon to battle other trainers. In Pokémon Ruby, players aim to become the Pokémon Champion by defeating the Elite Four and the Champion. The game features 135 new Pokémon species, including the legendary Pokémon Groudon. Players can trade and battle with others using the link cable feature, enhancing the multiplayer experience.