So, remember that Pokémon trailer from a few days back? As it turns out, it was viral marketing for a Pokémon fanfilm. More details can be found at ShogunGamer’s interview with the creators.

I find it interesting how so many fan films are nailing what Hollywood has failed so harded at. I mean, look at Mortal Kombat: Rebirth, Street Fighter: Legacy, and Street Fighter: Beginning’s End. Compare to Resident Evil: Afterlife, Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-li, or even the flawed yet entertaining Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Even stuff that’s only inspired by games (such as Dead Fantasy, the Awesome Series, and Super Mario Bros Z) is still able to capture the spirit of their respective games. I guess it’s the difference between being motivated by passion versus being motivated by money.