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New Pokemon Snap

Tying in with the launch of New Pokemon Snap, My Nintendo has added in a new reward for fans in North America.

For 400 Platinum Points, you can nab the New Pokemon Snap letter set. It includes twelve letter sheets and two envelopes that can be transformed into a photo stand fitting 4×6 photos.

Nintendo has sent out an English version of its Get Your Cameras Ready for the Lental Region!” for New Pokemon Snap. Watch it below.

New Pokemon Snap is due out for Switch worldwide on April 30.

New Pokemon Snap

Nintendo has lifted the embargo on New Pokemon Snap, which means reviews are now starting to come in. We’ve rounded up some of the early verdicts below.

New Pokemon Snap

With some Switch releases from Nintendo, updates are made available prior to or at launch. New Pokemon Snap is the latest example of this.

Ahead of this week’s debut, New Pokemon Snap has already received version 1.1.0. It’s not a major patch as it merely makes adjustments and corrections to improve the gameplay experience. However, keep in mind that it’s required for online play.

New Pokemon Snap launches for Switch on April 30.

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Two new rewards based on New Pokemon Snap have been added to My Nintendo in North America. Along with a pop-up card, a wallpaper is up for grabs. They cost 30 Platinum Points and 50 Platinum Points respectively.

You can redeem these rewards on My Nintendo here.

New Pokemon Snap

Many have wondered why Pokemon Snap has taken so long to return. After the game appeared on the N64, we haven’t seen a new entry in over twenty years. There have been opportunities for Pokemon Snap to return, with some feeling that the Wii U GamePad would have been a perfect fit for example.

Interestingly, it seems that there have been internal discussions previously about returning to Pokemon Snap over the years. Haruki Suzaki, who’s directing the Switch entry, told Metro that he “heard there had been a couple of attempts at making a new Pokemon Snap before.”

Regarding the origins of New Pokemon Snap, Suzaki said:

This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta show off the first area of New Pokemon Snap. Check out the full episode below.

In preparation of New Pokemon Snap’s launch next week, Nintendo just opened a new “Explore the Lental Region” site for the game. It includes details about the Lental region and its wild Pokemon, with eight spots for fans to learn about different Pokemon interactions and habitats. Those that stop by can also earn My Nintendo Platinum Points that can be used for various rewards, including upcoming New Pokemon Snap items.

You can access the website here. Note that it will only be active until May 31.

New Pokemon Snap launches for Switch on April 30.

New Pokemon Snap

Nintendo has released a short trailer for New Pokemon Snap showing off some of the game’s sounds. Check it out below.

New Pokemon Snap is scheduled to arrive on Switch on April 30.

 

The Pokemon Company has released another lengthy trailer for New Pokemon Snap. This one shows off a ton of wild Pokemon and what environments will be seen in the game. 

The full five minute video can be viewed below.



New Pokemon Snap releases for the Switch on April 30, 2021.


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