Google only gave Pokémon fans a fun a little surprise: an underlying Easter egg that lets you hold classic demons directly from the search result page. Just google “Pokémon” or “Pokémon” plus your favorite ‘Mon’s name and you will unlock a mini hunt on your search screen. Spot a pockery ball below, tap it, and a wild pixelated pokemon appears, which is ready to be caught.
There is no score, no progress is bar, and no deep goal. T has only a playful bonus that taps in the decades of nostalgia. Art style mimics the game Boy Game of the old school, just below the block sprites and simple animation. And most of Google’s best hidden tricks (remember the PAC-Man doodle or sonic spin-dash?), This gives a vibe nail without overcomplicating a vibe.
It also descends at the right time. Pokémon Legends: ZA is on the horizon, set for release later this year, and the chatter around the series is reappearing. Google’s move feels on time to ride that wave, not officially bound to play, but of course capitalization at this time. And now that we have seen some glimpse of that installment, the publicity is definitely constructing.
It is also part of a big innings that we are tracking. More companies are combining entertainment in everyday technology. For example, Walmart is experimenting with AR-operated shopping tools and interactive mobile experiences, leading to a little gameification in the retail world. The goal is the same: Keep users busy, even when they are just browsing. It seems what Google has here.
Pokémon search Easter egg will not be around forever, so if you have not tried it yet, open a new tab and take a look. It is quick, it is fun, and it is much easier than installing on a trip again from the palette town to the elite four. And it is certainly sure to break the heartbreaking much less heartbreak compared to a Nuzlocke run.
