‘Pokémon GO’ Finally Just Went Live On iOS And Android In The United States. Pokémon Go, the augmented reality mobile game from Nintendo and developer Niantic Labs, is out now for both iOS and Android in select countries.

There’s a new “Pokémon” game coming to your iPhone/Android this week: “Pokémon GO,” an entirely new type of game from the long-running series. The app first went live in Australia and New Zealand yesterday before becoming available in the US.

According to The Wall Street Journal, The Pokémon Company is recommending Japan users “please wait for a while” for the app’s official launch in those markets. It’s unclear when the app will launch in the UK, Canada, or other markets. Download here: HERE

‘Pokémon GO’ FINALLY ON iOS AND ANDROID : Here How it WORKS:

“Pokémon” has long been an incredibly popular video game franchise, but this is the first time those cute little pocket monsters are coming to Smartphone’s!

“Pokémon GO” is an “augmented reality” game, which means you’ll aim your phone’s camera at the real world and Pokémon will appear on your screen as if they are hanging out on the sidewalk with you. Like this:

Players will also be able to visit “PokéStops” — hubs located around your area that will sell special Poké Balls and other items, like eggs that will hatch after you take a certain amount of steps. 

“Pokémon GO” is free, but for those who don’t wish to earn in-game currency through playing, real world money can be used to purchase additional coins.

For example, this is a “Great Ball,” a more powerful version of the standard red-and-white Pokéball that can be used to capture more powerful Pokémon. Once you capture a Pokémon, you can use it in battle.

These Pokémon appear on your phone as you walk around in the real world!

This time around, Pokémon don’t evolve merely from being used in battle. You collect different kinds of candy for each Pokémon around the world to evolve them. Here, a player just evolved their Charmeleon into a Charizard.

These PokéStops are “located at interesting places such as public art installations, historical markers, and monuments.”

So, as you walk around town, you’ll be able to see a map of nearby Pokémon and PokéStops.

You’ll also be able to design the look of your very own Pokémon trainer.

Players can also battle for control over “Gyms” around town, which act as major hubs for Pokémon trainers. This one is located near “Big Heart on the Rock” in San Francisco:

Gyms are located near major landmarks, just like PokéStops.

At Gyms, you can engage in Pokémon battles with other players. These battles are quite different from what fans have come to expect in other “Pokémon” games.

Instead of the turn-based battles from other “Pokémon” games that can last several minutes, “Pokémon GO” has a simplified system where you swipe to attack and dodge in battles that are much shorter..

You will probably get some weird looks if you play this game in public, but it’s totally worth it to catch that Persian!

Diehard Pokémon fans out there can purchase this bluetooth wristwatch accessory, which lets you play “Pokémon GO” without looking at your phone.

This “Pokémon GO” accessory vibrates and lights up when Pokémon are nearby!

Remember, look both ways before you cross the street to catch a wild Pikachu when you snag “Pokémon GO” (for free!) this week!

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