Pokémon Rodeo Game Freak Leaks
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Overview
Pokémon Rodeo Game Freak Leaks, also known as Codename Synapse Leak or Pokémon Codename Rodeo, refers to a notable leak in the aftermath of the 2024 Game Freak Pokémon Gigaleaks in which an alleged online co-op battling Pokémon game is being developed under the codenames: "Codename Rodeo" and "Codename Synapse." The high-profile leak occurred in mid-October 2024, a few days after the initial incident, spawning theories and memes related to speculation surrounding the unannounced video game.
Background
On October 21st, 2024, the X[1] page @CentroLeaks shared a thread featuring new Game Freak leaked data about a canceled spin-off Pokémon game, titled "Codename Rodeo." The alleged multiplayer game was reported a few days ago as "codename Synapse" in the first leaked documents, which revolves around "rideable Pokémons" while the character throws Poké Balls at other Pokémon to attack and capture them.
The tweet (seen below) also revealed a series of other data related to the unannounced game, amassing over 1.9 million views and 42,000 likes in a few hours.
@CentroLeaks[2] also shared leaked gameplay on October 21st showing one of the key goals of Pokémon Rodeo "is to defeat and ride rampaging Pokémon." The video (since deleted) shows a female character trying to ride the dragon-type pokémon Garchomp, which amassed more than 313,000 views and 4,600 likes in a few hours.
Online Reactions
Content related to the canceled MMO Pokémon game quickly spread on the internet, inspiring debates, jokes and memes related to the leaks. For example, on October 21st, 2024, X[3] user @Light_88_ posted alleged concept art related to Pokémon Rodeo (seen below), which received roughly 15,000 views and 500 likes in a few hours.
On the same day, YouTuber[4] @BLAINES posted a video commenting on the Pokémon Rodeo leak, amassing more than 18,000 views and 1,000 likes in a few hours.
TikTokers also posted content related to the leaks, as user @imartuba[5] read parts of @CentroLeaks thread with leaked information about Pokémon Rodeo. The video (seen below) amassed roughly 4,000 plays and 400 likes in a few hours.
@imartuba These Pokemon leaks keep getting crazier 💀 #pokemonnews #pokemonleaks #pokemonunite #palworld #pokemonlegendsza #pokemonscarletviolet ♬ original sound – ImarTuba
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