Fan Art Mashup of Pokemon and Metroid Channels ’90s Gaming Ad Vibes

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Alright, let me just ramble about this neat little nostalgia trip I stumbled upon. So, some talented Pokemon and Metroid fan – no clue who their muse is – threw together this mash-up fanart that honestly looks like it was plucked straight from a ’90s gaming mag. It’s got everyone who remembers the good ol’ days of pixelated glory feeling all sorts of warm and fuzzy inside.

Now here’s the thing, Pokemon and Metroid don’t usually hang out together in Nintendo’s official playground. I mean, they sometimes bump into each other in Super Smash Bros., but it’s not like they’re BFFs in the game world. I remember Pikachu and Samus had this quirky little alliance going on in Super Smash Bros. Brawl—adventure mode, The Subspace Emissary, remember? Well, this fanart brings them back together, but like… in a cuter way.

Okay, let’s set the scene. We’ve got mini Pikachu with this jumper cable – don’t ask me why – attached to its cheek, casually offering the other end to Samus. And Samus, ever the resourceful one, looks like she’s plucking a battery out of her arm cannon. Cue the awws and giggles. Apparently, the artist, who goes by Gaspard90s, whipped this up with watercolors on actual paper before scanning it. Yeah, I’m feeling all sorts of retro vibes – it’s got that Sugimori-style charm all over it.

And then there’s this whole crowd of fans going bananas over it. They’re loving the artwork. Especially the “Fat Pikachu,” which is just… I mean, who doesn’t love chubby Pikachu? Some folks honestly thought it was an official piece from back in the day. They’re like, “Wait a minute, this should be in a vintage gaming ad!” Honestly, it could’ve been.

But fast-forward to now, and folks are buzzing about new releases. Pokemon’s got some big stuff coming – Pokemon Legends: Z-A is dropping on October 16, 2025. And Metroid Prime 4? Yeah, we’re all on the edge of our seats. They’ve teased it for 2025 too, but we’ve heard zilch as the months tick by. It’s got the fandom on pins and needles, worried about another delay. Classic, right? Anyway—no wait, I think that’s about it. Gaming nostalgia, upcoming releases, fanart… got it all in there.