X-COM developer on Pokémon

[James]

would also argue that Pokemon has a lot of parallels with X-Com in its game system, despite being classified as an 'RPG'. The core of Pokemon is a turn-based tactical battle enriched by a sophisticated higher level meta-game that allows players to experiment with many game elements and combinations of forces - and Pokemon is the second most successful game franchise in the world.
- Julian Gollop, creator of X-COM

[Sykotik]

...what's the first?