It just might be the dream come true for every Pokémon diehard*. Nintendo is set to release a smartphone game that will let you catch them all in the real world. Along with the free Pokémon Go game, users can purchase a US$35 Bluetooth teardrop-shaped Poké Ball that will let you catch Pokémon in the wild without taking out your phone. The Go Plus device was revealed at the E3 Expo, and Nintendo says the accessory will be available in late July. Pokémon Go will soon be downloadable for free on the App Store and Google Play. With the game, users will be able to “travel between the real world and the virtual world,” according to Pokémon’s official site. “Some wild Pokémon will appear only in certain places near where you live or around the world,” the firm explains. “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!” When a Pokémon is nearby, your phone will vibrate. Then, using the touch screen, you can aim and throw a Poké Ball to catch it. The Go Plus will issue alerts about any events in the game, including the appearance of a Pokémon. (SD-Agencies) |