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For millions of fans, Pokemon has always been about catching creatures, exploring new areas and becoming the best trainer you can be. It’s a simple formula that has worked for decades. But as gaming has changed, so have the conversations around what should and shouldn’t appear in games aimed at a wide range of audiences.

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