USJ: SUPER NINTENDO WORLD released: ‘life-size, living video game’
Universal Studios Japan: (USJ, Osaka)
On January 14, the new technology to be introduced in the new area “SUPER NINTENDO WORLD” was released to the press.
Nintendo’s popular game character “Mario” will appear.
“power up band”: earn coins
A new band has been developed for customers to wrap around their wrists.
You can earn coins by tapping the block from below while wearing it.
It is the same as “Mario hits blocks from below” in video games.
Super Nintendo World will open for a limited time until this summer.
In the future, we will publicize around the world and attract visitors to Japan.
Kyodo News
https://this.kiji.is/589655318274032737
Super Nintendo World theme park is a ‘life-size, living video game’
As promised, Universal Studios Japan
is on track to open its Super Nintendo World park this summer ahead of the Olympic Games.
Now it’s teasing the new area with a mostly-CG music video and song made by Galantis with Charlie XCX.
If you were hoping for a glimpse inside the new area or some idea of what rides are in store, you won’t see them.
Instead there’s a dance sequence and some dreamy segments showing how players go from hanging out at home with their Switch to enjoying an in-real-life experience.
However, on a website that launched along with the video,
it did mention the real-life Mario Kart experience we’d heard about,
and says that families will be able to travel the park on Yoshi’s back.
Also, there’s a “power up band” teased that appears to be your wearable park pass, while you traverse the world and encounter Mario-style blocks in real life.
Bloomberg reports, based on a briefing with Universal Studios Japan CEO J.L. Bonnier, that the wearable and a smartphone app will allow visitors to battle bosses and collect coins.
Engadget
https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/13/super-nintendo-world-mario-kart-yoshi/