Pokémon Masters is the latest mobile game to draw heavily from console

Video games are increasingly making the jump from console to your pocket. Just take 'Pokémon Masters.'

Just take"Pokémon Masters."The free-to-play game launched Thursday and brought in 5 million pre-registrations in the month before release. It's a mix of battle and story scenes that incorporate trainers from past console games. Pokémon fans will recognize familiar faces from the franchise. And more characters can be summoned through spending gems in game — the main way for DeNA, the Japanese developer behind"Masters," to monetize.

It's also controversial — microtransactions have come under scrutiny by US and foreign lawmakers. Critics have compared it to gambling and say they may encourage addiction.For its part,"Pokemon Masters" provides spend notifications if you opt in, letting you know if you've dropped over $20, $50, and $160 in the game within a month."The entire game can be enjoyed without having to spend money," said Derrick Kuan, director of product marketing at DeNA.

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