'Pokémon Sun and Moon' are the next new games in the Pokémon franchise. (Photo : YouTube/HoodlumScrafty)
Nintendo unveiled during the recently concluded Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2016 that the long awaited "Pokémon Sun and Moon" will come out on Nov. 23. Furthermore, the game publisher revealed that new characters and a new battle mode would be included.
Each Pokémon game will go for $39.99 and they will be available for Nintendo 3Ds, according to Wired. "Pokémon Sun" and "Pokémon Moon" were developed in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise. The games become the first installments in the seventh generation of the series.
During the E3 event, director Shigeru Ohmori and producer Junichi Masuda announced the release date in addition to three new characters - Yungoos, Pikipek, and Grubbin. Similarly, Ohmori unveiled a new place called Alola, according to Cnet.
Alola is a new map in the games, where gamers will have a chance to explore "Pokémon Sun and Moon" further. The director pointed out that one of the biggest improvements of the games is the animation. Developers have included a new battle mode - Battle Royal - in the two upcoming games.
Meanwhile, the June issue of CoroCoro revealed two new Pokémon for the much awaited "Pokémon Sun and Moon." The first Pokémon, Nekkoala, is the Half Awake Pokémon.
Nekkoala has the capability Definite Sleep, which is a brand new ability that prevents the Pokémon from being bothered by any state that is not sleep. The publication revealed that Nekkoala is a Normal-form Pokémon.
The second Pokémon is one that fans have been introduced to before. Iwanko is the dog/deer Pokémon that briefly displayed in one of the previous "Pokémon Sun and Moon" teasers. The Pokémon is a Rock-type.
Iwanko is believed to be the Puppy Pokémon and it will sport either the Keen Eye that prevents it precision from being reduced, or Vital Spirit that prevents sleep. Together with the two new Pokémon, the June CoroCoro issue has unveiled some new stills for the upcoming Pokémon film that features Magearna and Volcanion.
From the issue, it was clear that the special Greninja being distributed together with the Pokémon movie in Japan has been given its attacks. The Greninja will sport Gunk Shot, Hydro Pump, Happy Hour and Block Mat, and Protean - the Hidden Ability.
The first Gen 7 Pokémon, Magearna, will be distributed to those who attend the movie through a QR code. Magearna's ability is referred to as Soul Heart, and it will come with new attack in the name of Furuuru Cannon.
Stay tuned for more details as soon as they come in. Watch the footage below on the upcoming "Pokémon Sun and Moon."
