Nintendo, The Pokemon Company, and mobile games developer Niantics are currently set to release the mobile game "Pokemon Go," which will allow users to catch Pokemon "in the real world." According to a report from PC Advisor, the game will most likely retain its 2016 release date instead of the rumored Nov. 20 release.
The report cites that numerous rumors online have pointed to an early Nov. 20 release date, although this may have only been caused by mere confusion with the release of a different Pokemon game, "Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon" for the Nintendo 3DS.
According to the report, "Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon" has been released in Japan, on Sept. 17, while the game is slated for a North American release this Nov. 20 and in Europe by early 2016. It is stated that the numerous release dates were the root of the confusion concerning the release for "Pokemon Go."
As it stands, "Pokemon Go" is still slated for a 2016 release for both iOS and Android devices. There are no confirmations if the Pokemon Go Plus, the accessory being developed in-house by Nintendo to enhance the gaming experience, will release on the same day as the game itself.
The Pokemon Go Plus accessory will allow users to play without constantly looking at their phone's screen.
The game allows players to catch Pokemon in the real world, via augmented reality technology. Using the game, a player might find a critter in real-world places such as inside a building or at the park. Players can then capture, trade and battle their Pokemon with other people.
"Pokemon Go" will be free to download and play but there will be in-app purchases, as previously reported. The Pokemon Company has not yet given any details what the micro-transactions might be, but given the nature of the flagship "Pokemon" titles, these in-app purchases may range from higher-level Poke Balls, berries, and items that may evolve certain Pokemon.
