Pokémon GO
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Basic info
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| Platform: | iOS, Android |
| Category: | Location-based game |
| Players: | N/A |
| Connectivity: | N/A |
| Developer: | Niantic, Inc. The Pokémon Company Nintendo |
| Publisher: | Niantic, Inc. |
| Part of: | Generation VI miscellaneous |
Ratings
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| CERO: | N/A |
| ESRB: | N/A |
| ACB: | N/A |
| OFLC: | N/A |
| PEGI: | N/A |
| GRAC: | N/A |
| GSRR: | N/A |
Release dates
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| Japan: | 2016 |
| North America: | 2016 |
| Australia: | 2016 |
| Europe: | 2016 |
| South Korea: | N/A |
| Mainland China: | N/A |
| Hong Kong: | N/A |
| Taiwan: | N/A |
Websites
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| Japanese: | Pokémon.co.jp |
| English: | Pokémon.com |
Pokémon GO (Japanese: Pokémon GO) is a multiplayer location-based Pokémon game for iOS and Android to be released in 2016. The game is a collaboration between The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, and Niantic, Inc.. The game will be free to download with in-app purchases.
The game was announced at a press conference in Japan on September 10, 2015. An Ingress Report released the same day stated that a closed beta would occur during Northern Hemisphere winter 2015 and that the game would be released in early 2016;[1] however, all other sources have only specified a release date of 2016, and no beta testing occurred during 2015.[2][3] A field test was announced on March 3, 2016 to begin in late March 2016 with selected Japanese applicants.[4][5]
A session at the Game Developers Conference featuring the game was intended to be held by Niantic CEO John Hanke on March 14, 2015, but was later cancelled due to Niantic preparing the game for beta testing and launch.[6]
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. Gyms and teams have been confirmed to feature in the game.[7]
Junichi Masuda is looking at ways for the game to connect with the next entry in the core series Pokémon games.
In-game screenshot on an iPhone
Pokémon GO Plus
Pokémon GO Plus is a peripheral associated with the game, developed and manufactured by Nintendo. 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.
Pokémon GO Plus logo
Pokémon GO Plus accessory
Pokémon GO Plus wrist strap
Trivia
- This is the only Pokémon game to have the word "Pokémon" spelled in Latin letters in its Japanese name.
See also
External links
References
- ↑ INGRESS REPORT - Begin New Journey - Raw Feed September 10 2015
- ↑ Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived February 7, 2016)
- ↑ 『Pokémon GO』のベータテストについて ｜ポケットモンスターオフィシャルサイト
- ↑ Pokémon GO - Pokemon.com (archived March 3, 2016)
- ↑ Pokémon GO field testing will begin in Japan - Niantic, Inc.
- ↑ Pokémon Go GDC Presentation Canceled - www.GameInformer.com
- ↑ How Pokémon Go will benefit from Niantic's lessons from Ingress on location-based game design - GamesBeat
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