AirConsole has announced new partnerships with both VW and BMW to help bring its in-car gaming platform to both brands.
The AirConsole gaming platform will provide entertainment to people on the road, for example, when charging or during a break. The new games of the AirConsole gaming platform are available on the infotainment display, which is transformed into a game console. A smartphone serves as the controller.
The classic game of UNO rolled out via the AirConsole platform to over 500,000 BMW and MINI vehicles on Aug. 21, and AirConsole will also be available for the new Passat, the new Tiguan, the new Golf, Golf Estate and the ID. product line over the coming weeks.
“UNO illustrates the strengths of AirConsole with a game accessible to everyone, a bespoke integration to the car hardware and our phone-controlled gaming experience,” said Anthony Cliquot, CEO of AirConsole. “Each player can secretly see their own cards on their phone while playing on the infotainment system of the car. This is an experience that would be impossible to achieve using only touchscreen or Bluetooth controls on the infotainment system.”
“UNO is perfect for in-car gaming because it’s highly engaging and brings people together,” said Erika Winterholler, head of business development, digital gaming at Mattel. “Its simple rules are easy to learn and endlessly captivating, making it ideal for both short pit stops and extended play sessions. UNO’s social nature turns every journey into a fun experience, and we’re so excited to bring this spirit to consumers in an innovative way with our partners at BMW and AirConsole.”
