After over 20 years of waiting,Pokemonfans have finally received thePokemon Snapsequel of their dreams withNew Pokemon Snapon the Nintendo Switch. The game has already released to fan and critical praises, evenoutpacing the original 1999 title 4 times overin the UK. Fans have been hard at working snapping pics of over 200 Pokemon spanning across all 8 generations in the all-new Lental region.
Of course, much like its predecessor,New Pokemon Snapis full of Easter eggs and surprises for fans to discover, from hidden Legendary Pokemon, to the return of Todd Snap from the Nintendo 64 title, and unlockable courses as well. Now, it looks like some keen-eyed fans have discovered that some artwork in the new game looks to point to the latestPokemonanime movie.
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While looking around the lab inNew Pokemon Snap, fans noticed some oddly familiar-looking photos up on the wall, which were eventually determined to be of landscapes straight from the newestPokemonmovie,Pokemon the Movie: Coco(also known asPokemon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungleoverseas). A loading screen inNew Pokemon Snapalso hints that Professor Mirror’s assistant Rita took those photos in a differentPokemonregion.
With the help of users KiddyKongFacts and PinkGermy, popular pixel artist and streamer TAHK0 revealed that the photos fromPokemon the Movie: Cocolook to be of a certain large tree, a Pokemon Center, and the Biotope Company building. Upon further investigation, it seems thatRita fromNew Pokemon Snapwas actually teased inPokemon the Movie: Cocovery briefly, as she could be seen as an extra during a scene where Ash and company are looking at a sunset. It’s worth noting that while the newestPokemonanime movie debuted in Japan last December, it has yet to debut overseas asPokemon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle.
Ever sincePokemonfirst exploded in popularity in the late ’90s, the franchise has been known to release annual anime movies featuring new characters, Legendary monsters, and more. Occasionally, new movies will also include teases for upcomingPokemongames or even brand new Pokemon, such as movies that have teased Marill and the Zygarde Core in the past, as noted by TAHK0.
After being announced last summer in a Pokemon Presents video presentation, fans seem more than happy to finally get their hands onNew Pokemon Snap. And while perhaps the series' most anticipated spinoff title has officially released now, fans are surely already looking forward toPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearllater this year.
New Pokemon Snapis available now on Nintendo Switch.
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