After the wild success of Pokemon GO in the summer of 2016, the anime franchise has released a new game called Pokemon Duel. Rather than taking advantage of augmented reality and real world locations, as with Pokemon GO, Pokemon Duel is a strategic board game that takes place entirely within the confines of one's mobile device.
Pokemon is no stranger to strategy games, with the franchise's roots being in a strategic card game that is still played today. The new board game takes advantage of the space allotted by the conceptual board (rather than one-on-one fighting, as with the card game.) The objective is to move all six of one's Pokemon to the opponents side of the board, with chances to evolve and upgrade as each of one's Pokemon progresses forward.
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'Pokemon Duel' is a Strategy Board Game Played on Users' Smartphones
Trend Themes
1. Mobile Strategy Games - The success of Pokemon Duel shows the growing trend of strategic board games played on smartphones.
2. Franchise Expansion - Anime franchises like Pokemon are exploring new game genres and expanding their reach beyond traditional formats.
3. Virtual Gaming Experiences - Pokemon Duel demonstrates the trend of creating immersive virtual experiences within mobile games.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - The gaming industry can explore opportunities in developing more strategic board games for mobile devices.
2. Anime Entertainment - Anime industry players can consider partnering with game developers to create innovative mobile games based on popular franchises.
3. Mobile App Development - Developers specializing in mobile app development can capitalize on the trend of creating immersive virtual experiences within games.