Pokémon’s Business Strategy: Why Game Freak Doesn’t Need Big Budgets

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How does Pokémon keep selling tens of millions of copies — even when its games are running on tight budgets and older tech? In this video, I dig into the latest sales figures for Pokémon Legends ZA, compare them to Arceus and the mainline titles, and explore what the rumored development budgets tell us about The Pokémon Company’s strategy.
From Game Freak’s rapid production cycles to Nintendo’s cautious approach and the resilience of the Pokémon fanbase, we’ll look at why this franchise continues to dominate despite lower investment and mixed reviews — and why changing that formula might actually be riskier than sticking with it.
📊 Topics covered:
Pokémon Legends ZA vs Arceus early sales
How Pokémon fits into Nintendo’s broader lineup
Reported budget leaks and what they really mean
Why Pokémon’s “low-budget” approach might actually be brilliant
The surprising stability of the franchise’s sales floor
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