The Internet has increasingly become a place of unexpected crossovers. In the great tradition of odd mash-ups, aValheimplayer has managed to implement a Game Boy emulator into the game that actually runsPokemon Yellow. Now, instead of players worrying about what they might encounter walking through the wilderness inValheim, they can once again fret about what they might find trekking through the grass in the Kanto region ofPokemon.
Redditor Mixone-Computing’s mod allows players to drop a television smack in the middle of their base. As otherplayers battled one another for architectural superiority, Mixone was quietly working on bringing the modern world to Viking shores. Make no mistake about it, this is not a screen that simply displays the game, this version ofPokemon Yellowis fully playable.
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In a brief clip loaded to Reddit, Mixone shows off the capabilities of thePokemon YellowTV inValheim. They briefly interact with the game, name themselves and their rival—unfortunately electing for a standard, respectful name—and then wander around the player’s house for a few moments. In the comments, the Redditor allays any suspicion from skeptical fans, however, and confirms that thenostalgic classicPokemon Yellowis totally playable.
AsValheim’s popularity continues to trend upwards, players are constantly wondering what new additions they can expect to see in-game. While this functioningPokemon Yellowmay be among the most unexpected, it could be exactly what inveterate players ofValheimneed while they wait for new content. In between shifts of improving their base, players can now retire to the local mead hall for a quick game-within-a-game gaming session. Unlike the older iterations of the Game Boy, Mixone’s creation is entirely backlit, so would-bePokemonmasters will not require a nearby torch for night-time fun.
Unfortunately, as of this post, fans will have tomake do with other mods, as thePokemon Yellowemulator is not available yet. The reason behind this is that ROM files—like thePokemon Yellowthat runs on the TV—can’t be shared. It’s more likely that Mixone will release a version of the mod that allows players to place down the TV and play ROM files that they’ve gathered themselves. While this is disappointing news, for now, it’s also relatively enticing, as the possibilities extend well beyondPokemon Yellow, and players could theoretically import any Game Boy game they so choose.
