Detective Pikachu is available for play in March for North American consumers and The Pokémon Company has announced that it will be available with a large Amiibo. The Amiibo will be twice the size of the regular Pikachu -- from 7.1 cm to 13.6cm. Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds will be voicing Detective Pikachu, but this version of the iconic cartoon is not like the classic. He will be a boasting, tough character who is also a drinker of strong coffee.
In the game, the objective is to solve crime, and it follows Detective Pikachu and Tim in the setting of Ryme City. The two friends walk through the city to discover clues, speak to witnesses and find Tim's missing father, Harry.
What's Driving This Trend
- Voice-acted Video Games
- Opportunity for game developers to incorporate Hollywood actors to voice characters, adding a new level of immersion and entertainment.
- Celebrity-driven Gaming
- Potential for leveraging celebrity voices in video games to attract a wider audience and create a unique selling point.
- Character Reimagining
- Exploring new versions of beloved cartoon characters to appeal to a more mature and diverse audience.
Who This Affects Most
- Video Games
- Gaming industry can explore collaborations with actors for voice acting and capitalize on the appeal of celebrity-driven games.
- Entertainment
- Opportunity for film and television industry to expand their reach by engaging in voice-acting projects for video games.
- Character Merchandising
- Brands can reimagine popular characters in different ways to tap into new markets and create unique merchandise.
