Pokemon to tie up with Japan baseball on 30th anniv. of video game debut

The operator of the globally popular Pokemon franchise said Thursday it will team up with Japanese professional baseball teams and launch products and events to commemorate 30 years since the release of the brand's first video game.As part of the anniversary celebrations, Pokemon Co. said it will collaborate with Nippon Professional Baseball's 12 teams, with Pokemon-themed products and special matches at which the iconic yellow character Pikachu will make an appearance.Several Pikachu mascots wearing the uniforms of the baseball teams appeared at the launch event in the Japanese capital.Pok…READ FULL ARTICLE