Pokémon GO
- If you were looking for the song, see Pokémon Go! (song).
Pokémon GO is a multiplayer location-based Pokémon game for iPhone and Android to be released in 2016. It is being developed by Niantic Labs.
The game is a collaboration between The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, and Niantic Labs.
Gameplay
In the game, Pokémon will appear depending on the player's real-world location. When encountering a Pokémon, the player can catch them in Poké Balls and use them to battle other players.
In the announcement press conference, Junichi Masuda mentioned that he is looking at ways for the game to connect with the next entry in the main series Pokémon games.
Pokémon GO Plus
Pokémon GO Plus is a peripheral associated with the game. It notifies the player about in-game events, such as the appearance of wild Pokémon, via multicolor LED and vibration. It communicates with the player's phone via Bluetooth. It is possible to catch wild Pokémon and carry out other actions by using the button on the device.
Pokémon GO Plus can be worn either by clipping it to clothing, or on a wristband.
This game-related article is part of Project Games, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on the Pokémon games. |