index.php

<?php $parentTitle = "Pokémon Generations"; include "inc/top.inc";?>
		
		<?php include "inc/nav.inc";?>
		
		<div class="slider">
			<img class="img-responsive" src="images/poke1.png" alt="poke1">
			<img class="img-responsive" src="images/poke2.png" alt="poke2">
			<img class="img-responsive" src="images/poke3.png" alt="poke3">
		</div>

		<article class="col-md-8">

			<h2>Overview</h2>
			
			<p>All of the licensed Pokémon properties overseen by The Pokémon Company are divided roughly by generation. These generations are roughly chronological divisions by release; when an official sequel in the main role-playing game series is released that features new Pokémon, characters, and gameplay concepts, that sequel is considered the start of a new generation of the franchise. The main games and their spin-offs, the anime, manga and trading card game are all updated with the new Pokémon properties each time a new generation begins. The franchise began its sixth generation with Pokémon X and Y, which were released worldwide on October 12, 2013.</p>

			<h3>Generations I-II</h3>
			
			<p>The first generation of games introduced the original 151 species of Pokémon (in National Pokédex order, encompassing all Pokémon from Bulbasaur to Mew), as well as the basic game concepts of capturing, training, battling and trading Pokémon with both computer and human players.</p>

			<p>The second generation of Pokémon video games began in 1999 with the Japanese release of Pokémon Gold and Silver for the Game Boy Color, with Australia and North America getting the game in October 2000 and European release date of April 2001. Like the previous generation, an enhanced version titled Pokémon Crystal was later released.</p>

			<a href="gen_1-2.php">Read more ></a>

			<h3>Generations III-IV</h3>
			
			<p>The third generation introduced 135 new Pokémon (starting with Treecko and ending with Deoxys) for a total of 386 species. It also features a more visually detailed environment compared to previous games, "natures" which affect Pokémon stats, a new 2-on-2 Pokémon battling mechanic, a special ability system applying to each Pokémon in battle, the Pokémon Contest sub-game, the new region of Hoenn, and the ability to select the protagonist's gender.</p>

			<p>The fourth generation introduces another 107 new species of Pokémon (starting with Turtwig and ending with Arceus), bringing the number of Pokémon species to 493. This generation is the first to have 3D graphics in a main series game, although it is still a mixture of both 3D graphics and sprites.</p>

			<a href="gen_3-4.php">Read more ></a>

			<h3>Generations V-VII</h3>
			
			<p>The fifth generation introduced a total of 156 new Pokémon (beginning with Victini and ending with Genesect), the most of any generation. It was also the first generation where the first new Pokémon in National Pokédex order (Victini) is not a starter. It also introduced another new feature, the seasons, from which two Pokémon (Deerling and Sawsbuck) represent them.</p>

			<p>The sixth generation introduced a total of 72 new Pokémon, the new Fairy type, Mega Evolution, the Kalos region, Trainer customization, Super Training, and three new battle modes: Sky Battles, Horde Encounters, and Inverse Battle. This generation is also the first to be compatible with Pokémon Bank.</p>

			<p>During a Nintendo Direct presentation on February 26, 2016, two new Pokémon titles were announced: Pokémon Sun and Moon. The first installments in the seventh generation of Pokémon games, they are set to be released on 18 November 2016. The games will be compatible with other Nintendo 3DS titles, including Pokémon X and Y; Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire; and the Virtual Console re-releases of Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow.</p>

			<a href="gen_5-7.php">Read more ></a>

			<h3>Colophon</h3>
			
			<p>Information on what we do, who we are, technologies used and source cited.</p>

			<a href="colophon.php">Read more ></a>

		</article>

		<aside class="col-md-4">
		
			<h2>What is Pokémon?</h2>

			<img class="img-responsive" src="images/pokemon_logo.png" alt="logo">

			<p>Pokémon is a series of video games developed by Game Freak and Creatures Inc. and published by Nintendo as part of the Pokémon media franchise. First released in 1996 in Japan for the Game Boy, the main series of role-playing video games (RPGs) has continued on each generation of Nintendo's handhelds.</p>

			<p>Games are commonly released in pairs—each with slight variations—and then an enhanced remake of the games is released a few years after the original releases. While the main series consists of role-playing games, spinoffs encompass other genres, such as action role-playing, puzzle, and digital pet games. As of February 2016, more than 279 million units have been sold worldwide, more than 200 million of which from the main series, making it the second best-selling video game franchise, behind only Nintendo's own Mario franchise. The franchise's mascot is Pikachu.</p>

		</aside>

		<?php include "inc/footer.inc";?>

	</div><!--.container-->
	
	<?php include "inc/scripts.inc";?>
	<script src="js/slider.min.js"></script>
	<script>
		jQuery(function($) {
			$('.slider').sss();
		});
	</script>
	
	</body>

</html>