Pokémon is meeting players in the real world

Pokémon is meeting players in the real world

Pokémon is releasing a new interactive game using players iPhones and Android phones to "catch" Pokémon in the real world

Nintendo gamers and fans alike are getting ready as the Pokémon franchise gets ready to venture into augmented reality.

On Thursday the company announced that soon, people would be able to catch pics of Pokémon in the real world. Pokémon GO will function as an interactive game that lets players use their iPhones or Androids to catch Pokémon out and about in the world, according to the Huffington Post.

“Pokémon GO will use real location information to encourage players to search far and wide,” a press release says. “Pokémon GO’s gameplay experience goes beyond what appears on screen, as players explore their neighborhoods, communities, and the world they live in to discover Pokémon alongside friends and other players.”

The new concept for Pokémon mirrors geocaching which is an interactive treasure-hunting game where players seek real treasures hidden in the real world.

The new adventure will have users wearing Apple Watch-like tech called the Pokémon GO Plus. With this, they can keep the Bluetooth-connected devise on when their phones are put away. The device will vibrate and flash if a virtual Pokémon is close by.

The device itself looks more like a toy and at this time, it is still unknown what it will cost users. The company is building on other attempts earlier this year that brought a version of Pokémon to smartphones called Pokémon Shuffle.

In the past the company solely focused on selling all original consoles and devices, shying away from the use the smartphones with their technology.

The new Pokémon GO will be available for free in the App Store as well as through Google Play and will permit in-app purchases which has proven to be a huge moneymaker for other apps.

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