Recently translated, a previously unearthed old interview from a Japanese magazine reveals that the Game Freak team openly admitted their programming difficulties. This necessitated direct assistance from Nintendo to complete the original Pokémon game.
Game Freak Admitted Early Pokémon’s Poor Programming & Lingering Issues
By Bramwell Nightingale
A Toronto-based gaming journalist with over eight years of experience covering the North American gaming industry. Started his career writing for independent gaming blogs before establishing himself as a reliable source for breaking gaming news. Specializes in AAA game releases and studio acquisitions across Canada and the US. His investigative approach to gaming industry developments has earned him respect among developers and publishers alike