A hypothetical guess upon the "Pokemon Go's" talked-about release is pushed to July 11, which is Nintendo president's death anniversary. (Photo : Twitter/Nintendo)
Pokemon Go's beta program was announced last week and the United States field test officially starts today. The new game's field testing has already begun in Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, while gamers can still sign up for the US beta test at the game's official website.
The Pokemon Company has also shared some information about Pokemon Go's battle mechanics. It has reported that gamers can find and catch over 100 different Pokemon, according to CNET.
When gamers are out in the real world their smartphones will buzz when a Pokemon monster is close. They can also buy a wristband that buzzes and lights up when the little creature is nearby.
Gamers can use their phone's touch screen to catch a Pokemon in a Poke Ball. Such items can be purchased in the PokeStops. They are located at places in the real world such as art museums and public monuments.
Pokemon fans can team up and participate in Gym Battles. Gyms are also located at places in the real world.
The Pokemon Company has just explained the battle mechanics. Gamers can swipe left/right on the screen to dodge attacks
The goal is to defeat a Gym's defending Pokemon by reducing the Gym Prestige until it is zero. Then the new team boosts the Prestige by training their Pokemon. They can also add more Pokemon to the Gym's fortifications and join forces with friends to defeat stronger Gyms.
Pokemon Go is scheduled to launch this year for Android and iOS devices. The game itself is free but players can make in-game purchases such as PokeCoins for items such as power ups.
Niantic shared that Pokemon Go is part of a gaming platform that encourages players to spend time outdoors and explore the real word.
In related news, Pokemon Go fans have discovered some new items that might be included in the final version of the game.
The 9-slot Egg Incubator lets the eggs hatch while gamers are roaming. It can hatch eggs in as little as half a mile but this device breaks down after five uses, according to Vine Report.
Next, the Lucky Egg offers a double XP boost to trainers for a limited period of time. Finally, Increase makes Pokemon lay eggs more often.
This video features Pokemon Go beta testing:
