Post by Lony on Mar 23, 2021 1:27:32 GMT
On July 6th, 2016, Niantic released a game, that took over the world, that game being Pokemon Go. Fast forward to 2021, and it seems like Niantic is once again in collaboration with Nintendo. This time however it doesn't have to do with Pokemon, instead, however, it'll feature Pikmin.
Credit: Nintendo Life
Nintendo and Pokémon GO creator Niantic have announced a new partnership, which will see the two companies create a "series of apps" together.
The first title they'll be working on together is based on the Pikmin franchise. According to the PR, these apps will combine Niantic's real-world AR tech with Nintendo's beloved characters.
The app is scheduled to launch "globally" later this year, with Niantic as the publisher. This will also be the first game released by Niantic Tokyo Studio, which was originally established in 2018.
Here's what Shigeru Miyamoto himself had to say about the partnership:
“Niantic’s AR technology has made it possible for us to experience the world as if Pikmin are secretly living all around us. Based on the theme of making walking fun, our mission is to provide people a new experience that’s different from traditional games. We hope that the Pikmin and this app will become a partner in your life.”
Niantic's CEO John Hanke also shared some words, noting how the partnership was the natural next step:
“As we continue to expand our games portfolio, it was a natural next step to team up with Nintendo. We’re looking forward to shaping the future of AR together, bringing Nintendo’s beloved game characters to life for mobile game players around the world.”
From the sounds of it, there are other (unannounced) games in the works, as well.
Credit: Nintendo Life
Nintendo and Pokémon GO creator Niantic have announced a new partnership, which will see the two companies create a "series of apps" together.
The first title they'll be working on together is based on the Pikmin franchise. According to the PR, these apps will combine Niantic's real-world AR tech with Nintendo's beloved characters.
The app is scheduled to launch "globally" later this year, with Niantic as the publisher. This will also be the first game released by Niantic Tokyo Studio, which was originally established in 2018.
Here's what Shigeru Miyamoto himself had to say about the partnership:
“Niantic’s AR technology has made it possible for us to experience the world as if Pikmin are secretly living all around us. Based on the theme of making walking fun, our mission is to provide people a new experience that’s different from traditional games. We hope that the Pikmin and this app will become a partner in your life.”
Niantic's CEO John Hanke also shared some words, noting how the partnership was the natural next step:
“As we continue to expand our games portfolio, it was a natural next step to team up with Nintendo. We’re looking forward to shaping the future of AR together, bringing Nintendo’s beloved game characters to life for mobile game players around the world.”
From the sounds of it, there are other (unannounced) games in the works, as well.
