Exclusive Interview with Niantic's Yuki Kawamura: Pikachu Gets an Indian Makeover in Pokémon Go!
4Get ready, Trainers! 🎉 On October 16th, 2024, Pokémon Go announced two brand-new festive costumes for our beloved Pikachu, celebrating Indian culture like never before. In this exclusive video, we sit down with Yuki Kawamura, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and Special Projects at Niantic, to discuss these exciting new additions and what they mean for the future of Pokémon Go in India.
What's Inside:
🧣 Pikachu's Festive Indian Attire: Discover the inspiration behind Pikachu's new look, featuring a gorgeous pink saree for female Pikachu and a stylish blue kurta with a white Nehru jacket for male Pikachu.
🌍 The Future of Pokémon Go in India: Yuki shares insights on potential new regions, localization efforts, and how the game's popularity is soaring in the Indian market.
🗺 ️ Niantic's Vision with Niantic Maps: Learn about Niantic's ambitious plans to create a complete 3D map of the world, enhancing the AR gaming experience through "True AR" and wearables.
🎮 Indian Gaming Industry Insights: With over a decade in the gaming scene, Yuki discusses the rapid growth and exciting developments in India's gaming market, including mobile gaming and upcoming titles like The Indus by SuperGaming.
🎉 Event Announcement: Details about the upcoming Festival of Lights celebrations in Bengaluru on November 3, 2024, featuring Pikachu in a saree, surprises, and giveaways!
🤝 Collaborations and Future Plans: Discussion on Niantic's collaborations with other Pokémon games, linking with Pokémon Home, and more.
😂 Fun Q&A Session: Find out Yuki's favorite Pokémon, his personal gameplay experiences, and some fun facts (did you know he shares a birthday with Pokémon Day?).
Event Alert!
Mark your calendars for November 3, 2024! 📅 Pokémon Go is hosting the "Festival of Lights Celebrations" at Phoenix Marketcity in Bengaluru. Don't miss the chance to see Pikachu in a saree, participate in exciting activities, and grab some awesome giveaways!
Join us as we delve into the world of Pokémon Go and explore how Niantic is bringing unique cultural experiences to players worldwide. Whether you're a hardcore Trainer or new to the game, this video has something for everyone!
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Chapters:
0:00 Pikachu's New Festive Costumes
0:31 'Desi' Region?
0:50 Localisation
1:31 Collaborations
2:07 What's next for Niantic?
2:40 Niantic Maps
3:00 Insights on Indian Gaming Industry
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