The real-life Pokémon experience goes global. This year, The Pokémon Company celebrates its 30th anniversary with a groundbreaking gift to Pokémon fans. Universal Studios’ Pokémon-themed attractions won’t be limited to Japan.
Universal Studios Japan and The Pokémon Company have announced that, following its Japan debut, Universal’s Pokémon attractions will reach a worldwide audience in international venues. This expansion will follow the same approach as Super Nintendo World. Visitors will be able to immerse themselves in the world of Pokémon, with a variety of interactive, but not particularly adrenaline-inducing, activities.
Pokémon is the perfect title to translate into theme-park format given its nature of exploration. Not only do players search for new creatures and engage in battle, but they also chart a wide variety of fantastical locations and study a constantly expanding history filled with countless Pokémon of all kinds. Universal park visitors will be able to do just that.
A decade ago, Pokémon Go successfully tested a similar concept by motivating players to explore their own cities. Finding, fighting, and capturing Pokémon with a regular phone feels quite close to using a Pokédex and a Pokéball. Now, the experience takes another step towards realism as...
