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Pokémon Go is a reality-bending mobile game from a former Google studio

The Pokémon Company and Nintendo are bringing their much loved Pokémon franchise to smartphone screens in the form of reality-bending title, Pokemon Go.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

September 10, 2015

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The Pokémon Company and Nintendo are bringing their much loved Pokémon franchise to smartphones in the form of reality-bending title, Pokemon Go

Developed by Google's former in-house AR studio, Niantic, who're working closely with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, the free-to-play game aims to bring the world of Pokémon to life by using smartphone location information to encourage players to search far and wide in the real world to discover and catch Pokémon.

Those looking to extend their Pokémon Go experience beyond their smartphone screens will be able to use the Pokémon Go Plus - a wrist worn device that connects to smartphones via Bluetooth - to receive in game notifications, catch Pokémon, and perform other simple actions, such as throwing Pokéballs.  

“The day has finally come when Pokémon appear in the real world,” said Pokémon designer, Junichi Masuda, who revealed he's already started thinking about "how this game will connect with titles in the main series."

Pokemon Go will be coming to iOS and Android devices in 2016. 

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Chris Kerr

News Editor, GameDeveloper.com

Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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