Satoshi Tajiri is a Japanese video game designer best known as the creator of the popular franchise Pokémon. Born on August 28, 1965, in Tokyo, he developed a passion for video games and collecting creatures as a child. This love inspired him to create a game where players could capture and train various creatures, leading to the birth of Pokémon in 1996. Tajiri co-founded Game Freak, a company that started as a fanzine before evolving into a game development studio. His innovative ideas and dedication to gaming have made a lasting impact on the industry, influencing countless games and generations of players worldwide.