Pokémon GO: Catch 'Em All in the Real World

First look at Pokemon Go, to be honest it looks terrible :yuck:



AR is always shaky like that, makes it even worse.
 
Doesn't look too bad for a collectable game, but curious if there is going to be any battling involved or tradong?
 
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Doesn't look too bad for a collectable game, but curious if there is going to be any battling involved or tradong?
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If it’s just collecting it might get a bit repetitive. I would hope there is some sort of battling and trading. Also the Chrystals bit seems to suggest some sort micro transactions model which would also be annoying, why not let people just buy the game!
 
I wish they did the same thing like they did with Pokemon Rumble World. F2P version with Microtransactions and a Payed version without Microtransactions.
 
We’re thrilled to provide a peek into Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO represents the next generation of Niantic’s “Real World Gaming” platform. This platform combines mobile location technology and augmented reality to create a unique game experience that motivates players to go outside and explore the world around them.

Players will explore their surroundings to find and catch wild Pokémon. Certain wild Pokémon only appear in their native environments; for example, Water-type Pokémon may only appear near lakes and oceans.


Zoomed out view of the Pokémon GO Game Map

Zoomed in view of player with a Squirtle that just appeared

Squirtle encounter screen

Players will walk to hatch previously-acquired eggs that might reveal new Pokémon. Eggs and other special items such as Poké Balls can be acquired at PokéStops - located at interesting places such as public art installations, historical markers, museums and monuments.

Yes, there will be battles. Players will be encouraged to join one of three teams in order to compete over the ownership and prestige of Gyms. They will do this by placing their captured Pokémon in a friendly Gym or by battling with an opponent’s Pokémon in another team’s Gym. Gyms - just like PokéStops - are also found at real world locations.

As previously shared with you here, an early user field test will soon begin in Japan while the game is still in active development. Features, available languages, design and overall appearance are not final.

We’re excited to reveal more in the days to come.

— The Pokémon GO Development Team
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Travel between the real world and the virtual world of Pokémon with Pokémon GO for iPhone and Android devices! With Pokémon GO, you'll discover Pokémon in a whole new world—your own! Pokémon GO will use real locations to encourage players to search far and wide in the real world to discover Pokémon.

The Pokémon video game series has used real-world locations such as the Hokkaido and Kanto regions of Japan, New York, and Paris as inspiration for the fantasy settings in which its games take place. Now the real world will be the setting!

Get on your feet and step outside to find and catch wild Pokémon. Explore cities and towns around where you live and even around the globe to capture as many Pokémon as you can. As you move around, your smartphone will vibrate to let you know you're near a Pokémon. Once you've encountered a Pokémon, take aim on your smartphone's touch screen and throw a Poké Ball to catch it. Be careful when you try to catch it, or it might run away! Also look for PokéStops located at interesting places, such as public art installations, historical markers, and monuments, where you can collect more Poké Balls and other items.

In Pokémon GO, you will gain levels as a Trainer, and at higher levels you will be able to catch more powerful Pokémon to complete your Pokédex. You'll also have access to more powerful items, such as Great Balls, to give you a better shot at catching Pokémon. Keep exploring and encountering Pokémon to raise your level!

There are other ways to add Pokémon to your roster, too. If you catch the same species of Pokémon enough times, you'll get the opportunity to evolve one of them. And as you explore, you may find Pokémon Eggs at PokéStops, which will hatch after you've walked a certain distance. When they hatch, you may find Pokémon you've never seen before!

Some wild Pokémon will appear only in certain places near where you live or around the world. For example, some Water-type Pokémon may appear only near lakes and oceans. If you're away from home, be sure to stay alert for Pokémon you wouldn't normally encounter!

At a certain point in the game, you'll be asked to join one of three teams. Once you join a team, you'll gain the ability to assign Pokémon you've caught to empty Gym locations or to a location where a team member has placed one of his or her Pokémon. Like PokéStops, Gyms can be found at real locations in the world. Each player can place only one Pokémon at a particular Gym, so you're encouraged to work with others on the team to build up a strong defense.

If a Gym is already claimed by another team, you can challenge that Gym using your own Pokémon. Using the Pokémon you've caught, engage in battle with the defending Pokémon at the Gym to claim control.

A wide variety of challenges are available that highlight many different categories, such as catching Pokémon and exploration. By completing these challenges, you'll unlock achievement medals that will appear in your player profile. Try your best to unlock as many medals as you can!

A portable device called the Pokémon GO Plus will enable Pokémon GO players to enjoy the game even while they’re not looking at their smartphones. The device connects to a smartphone via Bluetooth and notifies the player about events in the game—such as the appearance of a Pokémon nearby—using an LED and vibration. In addition, players can catch Pokémon or perform other simple actions by pressing the button on the device. Pokémon GO Plus will be available soon. Check back for more details.

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An early field test limited to Japan only is planned for Pokémon GO while the game is still in active development. The features, available languages, design, and overall appearance are not final. Please stay tuned for information about expansion of the field test to other markets.

Pokémon GO will be available for download at no charge on the App Store and Google Play. In-app purchases will also be available.
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nope, I got mine instantly.

Maybe someone took your user name.

My area is like 80% Pidgey and Rattata, so I have been able to evolve them, got lucky finding a polywhirl.

I Also hold every Gym in my area lol.
 
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Sooo, is it really as awesome as it seems to be? After I found out it released in Australia and New Zealand today I'm actually really looking forward to it. :D
 
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Sooo, is it really as awesome as it seems to be? After I found out it released in Australia and New Zealand today I'm actually really looking forward to it. :D
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I hear it's horrible on your phone's battery life depending on what phone you have.
 
TwinTurbo LM

:lol:
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Gotta say... Would not mind some Rule 34 of that green-haired girl and that tentacool...


Anyway, gameplay-wise it's not radically different from Ingress. But while Ingress can eat your battery up with all the GPS tracking, Pokemon Go takes it to whole new levels since it's got all dem 3D augmented reality graphics and whatnot. It's fun, but if anyone was expecting this to play more like an actual mainline Pokemon game, they might wind up a bit upset because it most definitely doesn't.
 
I'm liking it so far, simple and what I expected. Seems a few people are disappointed because they expected something a bit more substantial - still have to stick to the main entries for that I'd say.
 
I'm liking it so far.

My car will be in the shop today so I'll have plenty of time to wander around like an idiot looking for Pokemon and PokeSpots. I can't wait.
 
I'm enjoying the game so far, but this launch is admittedly a bit rough.

Server issues, settings not saving between logins (battery saver & AR off), and twice the game stopped responding to touchscreen inputs for me and had to be relaunched... Ugh, you're killin' me smalls.
 

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