Subway Trains Get Pokemon Legends: Arceus Overhaul

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New Pokemon games always generate a lot of hype, perhaps even moreso with the promise of a new era like in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Pokemon appear in the real world in far more ways than augmented reality games like Pokemon GO, and now select subway trains are getting overhauled to celebrate the new release.

Pokemon Legends: Arceus invites players to step into the past of the Pokemon world, giving them a glimpse into the early days of Pokemon training for the first time. With Pokemon Legends: Arceus' reviews primarily looking good, all that's left is for players to get their hands on the title.

Pokemon Legends: Arceus Fans Create Ghibli-Esque Cinematic Trailer

For players in Taipei, the wait over the next few days before Pokemon Legends: Arceus' launch may have just become a bit more difficult. Taipei's subway system, the Taipei Metro, has received special Pokemon-themed cars on the Bannan Line. The trains have been decked out from ceiling to floor with images and collages of Pokemon alongside advertisements for the new Switch game.

It's unclear how long these advertisements will remain up, so fans in the area should probably make an effort to see them soon. However, several images have also been shared for fans who can't check them out themselves.

Pokemon's massive popularity worldwide is indisputable at this point. While many might have thought of Pokemon as yet another passing fad, the series has only grown in both popularity and brand awareness since its release back in 1996. Fans and players can now enjoy Pokemon anytime, whether they want to play a mobile game, carry their Switch with them, kick back with the anime, or pick up a seemingly endless variety of Pokemon tie-in products.

This isn't even Pokemon's first