Technologies

I Want to Know What Pokemon Things Nintendo and Universal Are Cooking Up for Their Theme Parks

Is it a game? A show? No idea yet, but it’s been announced for Japan, and it’s coming to Orlando next.

I spent time inside living Mario and Donkey Kong attractions at Super Nintendo World in Orlando’s Epic Universe theme park last year, wondering when Pokemon might appear in the parks too. News from Universal Studios now confirms that Pokemon are also on their way, starting in Japan. Orlando will get them next, but we don’t yet know what the Pokemon experiences will be.

Nintendo’s been exploring real-life overlaps with its games in toys and theme parks for a while, going all the way back to Pokemon Go. But in a theme park, the ideas could go a lot further. The latest Pokemon game on the Switch even made me wonder how it could cross over into something location-based in a park.

According to the announcement from Universal Studios Japan released today, the details are still vague. The immersive Pokemon experiences don’t sound exactly like a ride, but they’re also unlikely to be a parade or show, since the press release already mentions shows that featured Pokemon in the past.

Expectations for some sort of Pokemon theme park experience have been high for a while, ever since Nintendo unveiled Super Nintendo World with Universal in 2020.

Since Pokemon Go still exists and Universal already has interactive toys in-park like tappable Power-Up bands and wizard wands, it also makes me wonder if some sort of interactive toy will be part of what’s in store. After all, Nintendo’s been getting into making more immersive home products, too. More details are coming in the future, so I’m curious.

Technologies

The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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