Why Won’t Pokémon Evolve? – The New York Times

new video loaded: Why Won’t Pokémon Evolve?Pokémon is a game series all about evolution. So why has it taken the franchise so long to evolve? Zachary Small, a culture reporter for The New York Times, breaks down how the company’s structure may stymie innovation.By Zachary Small, Claire Hogan, June Kim and Gabriel BlancoOctober 11, 2025