'Pokemon Go' News & Update: New Gameplay Leaks; PokeStops And Pokemon Go Plus Explained

After decades in the gaming industry, Pokemon remains to be among the favorites. In fact, fans are very eager for the arrival of "Pokemon Go." For those wondering about "Pokemon Go's" gameplay, The Pokemon Company has taken the time to explained it to you. You will learn it here.

'Pokemon Go' Will Set You In Action

The Pokemon Company posted the details of "Pokemon Go" on their blog. According to them, "Pokemon Go" will encourage players to step outside to find and catch the wild Pokemons because the title uses a real world setting.

"Pokemon Go" features the Hokkaido and Kanto regions of Japan, as well as New York and Paris. So, to enjoy the game, you have to explore the city where you live and move around your smartphone. Your phone will vibrate if you are near a Pokemon, once you find one, aim using your smartphone's touch screen and throw a Poke Ball to catch it.

However, the "Pokemon Go" gameplay isn't that easy. You should be keen and careful when catching a Pokemon as it can also run away from you, leaving you with a missed opportunity. The Pokemon Company advised that you look for PokeStop, which is located at interesting places like public art installations, historical markers and monument. You can collect more Poke Balls and other useful items at the PokeStop.

Per VineReport, "Pokemon Go" will also implement a Trainer leveling system. As the player levels up, more new Pokemons will be unlocked. This means that the player will have more Pokemon to catch. Catching multiple Pokemons of the same species can be used to evolve one of them from a Stage 1 or 2 Pokemon.

What Is 'Pokemon Go Plus?'

If you feel uncomfortable bringing your smartphone outside to look for Pokemons, you have another option. The Pokemon Company introduces the Pokemon Go Plus, a portable device that will allow "Pokemon Go" players to search for Pokemons without gluing their eyes on their smartphones.

This device will connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth. It will notify you of the events in the game and the appearance of the Pokemon nearby with its LED and vibration. You can also perform a simple action with Pokemon Go Plus with just a simple press of the button.

At the time, there is no official release date for "Pokemon Go" but the title is expected to be released before the year ends.

Did these "Pokemon Go" details excite you? Will you purchase the Pokemon Go Plus device? When do you think will the game be available? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.