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Nintendo attractions coming to Universal Japan
POSTED 04 Feb 2016 . BY Tom Anstey
The deal sees IPs such as Mario, Zelda and Pokémon move exclusively to Universal theme parks Credit: Nintendo
After partnering with Universal last year, Nintendo has announced plans for yet-to-be revealed attractions at Universal Japan.

Following hot on the heels of the park’s Universal Cool Japan, which recently saw the addition of a virtual reality rollercoaster to the park, the new Nintendo additions will likely drive up attendance at the visitor attraction.

The deal, which sees IPs such as Mario, Zelda and Pokémon move exclusively to Universal theme parks, will likely soon be rolled out across its parks, with rides, shows and other attractions based on the developer’s top franchises to be created.

While it is not known what the attractions will feature or how they will integrate into the park, a joint statement from Universal and Nintendo in May said that they would use “immersive experiences featuring Nintendo's most famous characters and games”.
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Nintendo attractions coming to Universal Japan
POSTED 04 Feb 2016 . BY Tom Anstey
The deal sees IPs such as Mario, Zelda and Pokémon move exclusively to Universal theme parks Credit: Nintendo
After partnering with Universal last year, Nintendo has announced plans for yet-to-be revealed attractions at Universal Japan.

Following hot on the heels of the park’s Universal Cool Japan, which recently saw the addition of a virtual reality rollercoaster to the park, the new Nintendo additions will likely drive up attendance at the visitor attraction.

The deal, which sees IPs such as Mario, Zelda and Pokémon move exclusively to Universal theme parks, will likely soon be rolled out across its parks, with rides, shows and other attractions based on the developer’s top franchises to be created.

While it is not known what the attractions will feature or how they will integrate into the park, a joint statement from Universal and Nintendo in May said that they would use “immersive experiences featuring Nintendo's most famous characters and games”.
RELATED STORIES
Universal Hollywood accommodating Potter fanatics with new variable pricing strategy


In anticipation of the arrival of its Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction, Universal Studios Hollywood is preparing to introduce a variable pricing strategy for the park, becoming the first major theme park in the US to do so.
Universal debuts company's first VR coaster at Japanese park


Virtual reality continues to dominate at the start of 2016, with Universal now joining in on the act, debuting its first VR coaster at its park in Osaka themed around Japanese fashion model and singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (Crayon Shin-chan).
Universal Japan reveals Jurassic Park coaster coming in 2016


Universal Studios Japan (USJ) has announced plans for a Jurassic Park-themed flying coaster, with a ¥10bn (US$83.4m, €74.2m, £54.9m) investment into the B&M- manufactured ride.
Nintendo signs deal with Universal for exclusive theme park rights


IPs such as Mario, Zelda and Pokémon could soon be coming to Universal’s theme parks and resorts after the company agreed a deal with Nintendo to create rides, shows and other attractions based around the videogame developer’s top franchises.
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