During the Gamescom Opening Night Live event in Cologne, Germany, Mini revealed a Pokémon concept electric vehicle, as reported by The Verge. The concept car has a feature that will let you hook up a game console and project the gameplay from the front of the vehicle.
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In addition to that, other features include a dashboard projector, LED headlights, and an Experience Mode that greets users with a burst of color when they get into the car.
Pokémon Mode
The concept car has a Pokémon mode wherein Pikachu can take over the display when the vehicle is running. But that's not the coolest part at all-as mentioned. You can plug in your game console and use the car's exterior projector to display the gameplay on whatever surface the vehicle's parked in front of.
While this is only a concept, for now, it is possible that the Mini x Pokémon collaboration can develop an official line of cars.
Also, on that note, this isn't the first time for The Pokémon Company to get into the car business. It is known that Nintendo also produced ten official Pikachu-themed VW Beetles during the initial rise of Pokémon. In fact, several of them are still in operation. There were also several Lugia-themed PT Cruisers made for Nintendo.
As for Pokémon, it has teamed up with big brands over the years. For example, during its 25th anniversary, Pokémon partnered up with Levi's and Oreo's for Pokémon-branded goods that were a big hit.
Currently, they are teaming up with McDonald's for a new line of Happy Meals that will come with trading cards.
You can watch the video of the Mini x Pokémon concept car here.
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The Aceman
For this collaboration, the carmaker used its Aceman concept, which was previously revealed in July.
The Mini Concept Aceman puts the spotlight on the design and technological innovations of the brand. It's an all-electric drive is a completely new vehicle that bridges the space between the Mini Cooper and the Mini Countryman.
According to Stefanie Wurst, the head of the brand, "This concept car reflects how MINI is reinventing itself for its all-electric future and what the brand stands for: an electrified go-kart feel, an immersive digital experience and a strong focus on a minimal environmental footprint."
The car has a clear and reduced exterior and interior design with a holistic user experience of light, movement, interaction, and sound. Everything about it expresses agility as it merges distinctive features of the brand's two most successful models-the MINI Hatch and the MINI Countryman.
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Written by: April Fowell
