Pokemon boss Tsunekazu Ishihara says he believes "Pokemon has the power to connect the world," a hope that serves as "a major driving force for me as I think about how to produce the next game" in the series.
Ishihara, who serves as both president and CEO of The Pokemon Company, shared a sentimental video message about the series and its growth over the last 30 years for this year's New York Game Awards, where Pokemon won the Andrew Yoon Legend Award, which – per the New York Videogame Critics Circle – is awarded to "those who have propelled the gaming world forward, celebrating their profound impact on an industry that continues to captivate and connect people worldwide."
