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They're making a new Pocket Monster game. And apparently, it stars Pikachu! Here is a very brief glimpse at the in-development title, courtesy of broadcaster NHK.


NHK program The Professional follows producer Pokémon Company honcho Tsunekazu Ishihara and offers a behind-the-scenes look at an upcoming title.

In the clip, you can see Ishihara saying that filming isn't allowed—and then, the announcer says, "This is the first time cameras have gotten in." You can see the Pokémon Company staffers work on its "super secret game," which stars Pikachu and looks to be a 3DS title.


Then, there are some frightening images of Pikachu. Totally frightening.

This episode of The Professional will be broadcasted in Japan on October 28.

Kotaku is following up with Nintendo and will update this article should the company comment.

“遊び心”、世界を制す [NHK via Siliconera]

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