Nintendo, Game Freak Inc. and Creatures Inc. have filed for three new trademarks relating to ‘Pi!car!’ in Japan. According to Japanese Nintendo, the filings are for a collaboration between The Pokemon Company and Toyota Motor Corporation for a ‘futuristic car project’ that utilises a compact design without using petrol fumes.
No other details have emerged from the trademarks that were filed on 13th August but Japanese Nintendo states the following:
All three applications use both the “Vehicle” and “Education and entertainment” categories with all three also using 42 product services related to the above categories. None are for a potential Pi!car! video game.
So those looking at these trademarks thinking that a new Pokemon game is on its way should probably put the breaks on and gear up for disappointment. However, the prospect of having a Pikachu self-driving electric car is both the stuff of nightmares and potentially a dream come true.
“… put the breaks on and gear up…”
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I’m glad it didn’t go unoticed :)
Yeah just like the Sonic statue. XD
I wonder how they plan to incorporate “education and entertainment” into a car, especially if they’re going for a compact design that won’t be able to seat an entire family. I remember seeing the occassional Pikachu-shaped car when I was little, but I can’t imagine the ears and tail being environmentally friendly, as they’d cause unnecessary drag and therefore more energy consumption. I guess they might just make it yellow with Pikachu’s features as a painted design. Really curious to see the final product.
I’d imagine the branding is there to help convey a ‘clean energy’ image. bring on the countless apps and marketing for the Pokemon X Car crossover! Having big Pika ears would be sweet, though.
I glad I sold Pokémon shield and brought sword. Avery is the worst character and now I’m enjoying Klara. #KlaraIsBetterThanAvery
You gave up Melony for Klara and Bea. Hopefully all 3 girls can be battled in the crown tundra update regardless of which version is being played.
I soft reset to block Allister from Wyndon. I can defeat him but I find him unattractive. I would do the same to Gordie if I was playing sword. I hate Avery for replacing Klara. I like Zamazenta but Melony is the only shield exclusive trainer I enjoy. #BeaIsBetterThanAllister #MelonyIsBetterThanGordie