'Pokemon Sun and Moon' news: pre-orders open for official guidebook ahead of Nov. 18 launch

Pokemon Sun and Moon logos The Pokemon Company/Nintendo

"Pokemon Sun and Moon," two of the upcoming games in the "Pokemon" franchise, are set to be launched on Nov. 18. A lot of fans have been anticipating the game's release, and even more so now that Nintendo has revealed several surprises for this game.

According to Siliconera, the games will come with an official strategy guide book. This guide is quite a hefty volume, with 350 pages that contain all pertinent information for everyone to have a good experience with the games. This guidebook comes with two editions: the standard version, which costs $25, and the collector's edition, which has a $40 price tag.

The book will include a very detailed walk-through for the games, as well as the specific location for each Pokemon and a comprehensive list of Pokemon moves and the ways each is obtained. Also included are a plethora of useful tips to get an optimal experience out of the communication features, as well as a pullout map for the region the game is set in.

What's more is that players who shell out more to buy the Collector's edition will receive exclusive bonus content. Also, this guide book will have a premium hardcover, ensuring its pristine condition for years to come. However, comments in the article indicate that these guide books can have a slightly negative reception.

Lastly, another prevalent rumor for these "Pokemon" games is that it will introduce the Burst evolution feature from the manga series "Pokemon Reburst" back in 2011. The Burst feature will allow trainers to become one with their Pokemon, making them a hybrid for a while. It uses an item called Burst Heart, which appears in both the "Pokemon Sun and Moon" logos.

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