The Lore Research Lab

[S2] Ep. 18 - The Deal with New Pokémon Snap


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A sequel to a game originally released in 1999, New Pokémon Snap presents players with a different approach to learning about Pokémon; instead of catching them all, it is up to the player to photograph them all in a variety of locations to understand the creatures better. But what else is there to know about the game? What is the nature of gameplay? Is it a game worth getting? Find out here!


Timestamps:

00:32 - Introductory Notes

03:16 - A (Not So) Brief History of Pokémon Snap & Development

> 11:11 - New Pokémon Snap Development

14:51 - New Pokémon Snap's Premise

18:01 - Interactive Gameplay + Setting

26:35 - Conclusion


Links/Resources:

- Pokémon Snap

- HAL Laboratory

- New Pokémon Snap

- Satoru Iwata

> (Unofficial Listing) Iwata's Gameography


Nintendo. New Pokémon Snap. Bandai Namco. Nintendo Switch. 2021.

Nintendo Strikes Blockbuster Deal.” IGN, June 21, 2012.

Valentine, Rebekah. “New Pokémon Snap was Given to Bandai Namco Because of Pokkén Tournament.” IGN, April 14, 2021.


(Sorry for any random sounds in the background. I do not claim ownership over the products, sources, and images that come from this game; images have been taken from my own game and are solely being used for entertainment purposes.)

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