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, augmented reality 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 that began on March 29, 2016 with selected Japanese applicants.[4][5] On April 7, 2016, registration began for the field test in Australia and New Zealand which later began on April 25, 2016.[6]
A session at the Game Developers Conference featuring the game was intended to be held by Niantic CEO John Hanke on March 14, 2016, but was later cancelled due to Niantic preparing the game for beta testing and launch.[7]
Gameplay
In the game, wild Pokémon will appear depending on the player's real-world location, such as some Water-type Pokémon, which can only be found near water, in their native environment. When encountering a Pokémon, the player's phone will vibrate, and the player can catch them in Poké Balls before the Pokémon runs away. Pokémon can be evolved by catching multiple Pokémon of the same species. If a player catches multiple Pokémon of the same species, one of them will be able to evolve. Like in the core series, players may obtain Eggs that will hatch after traveling a certain distance. Eggs, Poké Balls, and other items can be obtained at PokéStops (Japanese: ポケストップ). PokéStops will be located at real-world locations such as museums, monuments, and historical markers.
Players have a Pokémon Trainer level that, when raised by catching many Pokémon, will allow them to find more kinds of Pokémon to complete the Pokédex. Upon leveling up, players may join one of three teams. These teams will control Gyms which will be located at real-world locations. Each player on a team that controls a Gym can deposit a single Pokémon each in the Gym. A player can also deposit a Pokémon in an unclaimed, empty Gym to claim it for their team. Players from the other two teams can challenge the Pokémon in a Gym to a battle, and potentially gain control of the Gym.
The game will have challenges that award achievement medals upon completion. Medals can be viewed from a player's profile.
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
Zoomed-in map
A Squirtle appearing
Encountering a Squirtle
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 field testing expands to Australia and New Zealand - Niantic, Inc.
- ↑ Pokémon Go GDC Presentation Canceled - www.GameInformer.com
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