Nintendo, with Universal Parks & Resorts, has announced developments to bring major attractions and entertainment, based on Nintendo’s popular games and characters, to Universal theme parks.
Universal’s parks will create “spectacular, dedicated experiences based on Nintendo’s wildly popular games, characters and worlds,” a release stated.
The agreement bridges the two popular entertainment giants, and has been long awaited, according to Nintendo president Satoru Iwata.
“Universal theme parks offer incredibly popular, innovative themed family entertainment experiences based on compelling stories and character – using powerful storytelling and innovative technology. Nintendo has remarkable and imaginative worlds filled with captivating stories and beloved characters. Now, for the first time, those stories and characters will be brought to life in entirely new ways – only at Universal theme parks,” continued the release.
Specific locations and attractions have not yet been mentioned as ideas will continue to develop with creative teams from both companies, although details will be announced in the future, Nintendo has stated.
