Pokemon Go: Nintendo’s late entry fails to dim new title’s massive hype

Pokemon Go has received massive attention since its announcement joint announcement from Nintendo

 

POKEMON GO has proved to be a popular subject among gamers who will be looking forward to the big reveal in 2016.

The troika of the developers Niantic, Nintendo and the Pokemon Company was first announced in September a late entry that still won much praise and following among fans even among titles such as Fallout 4, Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 and Star Wars Battlefront.

These titles had been announced earlier this year and have already made a big impact for their publishers in the run up to the holiday season.

This, however, has done little to derail the hype surrounding an augmented reality Pokemon game that will appear on iPhone and Android platforms.

Little is still known about how the game will shape up, apart from the existing statements from Nintendo, Niantic and the Pokemon Company, stating: "The Pokémon video game series has always valued open and social experiences, such as connecting with other players to enjoy trading and battling Pokémon.

"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."

Google today revealed the full impact Pokemon Go's announcement had, revealing that it was one of the top trending video game search terms of 2015.

Pokemon Go came in at number six, just behind Star Wars Battlefront, Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, Fallout 4, with multiplayer browser game Agar.io claiming the top spot.

The upcoming release was followed by the likes of NBA 2K, Madden NFL, Bloodborne and Battlefield Hardline rounding out the top ten.

Pokémon GO is set to be made available for download at no charge on the App Store and Google Play, with in-app purchases and a separate device called the Pokemon GO Plus also being developed.