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Pokmon Go is a free augmented-reality game for Android and iPhone, and it is rolling out now. Here"s how to get Pokmon GO right now, plus information on the Pokmon GO UK release date, Pokmon GO trailer and Pokmon GO gameplay.Plus we explainwhat is the Pokmon Go Plus, and how to pre-orderPokmon Go Plusnow.Also see: Pokmon Co-Master UK release date,Pokemon Sun and Moon UK release date, andBest Android games 2016.

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Pokmon GO UK release date: When is Pokmon GO coming out?

Pokmon GO UK release date: 6 July 2016

Pokmon Go has begun rolling out to devices on 6 July 2016, and on 7 July also rolled out to the US. Right now us Brits still can"t get it on Google Play, but scroll down for details on how to get it now if you can"t find it on Google Play or it is showing the message "this app is incompatible with all your devices".

If you"re trying to installPokmon GO on an iPhone, also see our sister site Macworld for instructions on How to getPokmon GO on iPhone.

How to get Pokmon GO now

The quick route to installPokmon Go now

DownloadPokmon Gofrom APKPure.com,either directly on your phone or on a PC (it"s a 58.1MB file). If you"re using a PC then attach your phone to the PC via USB and drag the downloaded file to your Downloads folder. On your phone go to Settings, Security and enable the installation of apps from unknown sources. Now tap on in your Downloads folder to installPokmon Go.

The longer route to installPokmon Go now

IfPokmon Go isn"t displaying in Google Play on your device, click here in a desktop browser - we"re using Chrome since it supports extensions.

If you don"t already have one you will need an APK downloader extension, for example Direct APK Downloader. These are regularly removed from the Chrome extensions store, so if you can"t find it just search for "APK downloader" and pickanother one.

This particular APK downloader requires you to install a Device ID app on your phone or tablet in order to log into the service. You can download this from Google Play. Open the app and note down the Android Device ID displayed in the top line.

Return to the new window that has popped up in Chrome and enter your email, password and the Device ID you just noted down toadd APK Downloaderto Chrome.

Now refresh the Google Play page in the your browser and you"ll see a new "Download APK" button. Click this.

Connect your phone to the PC via USB and drag the downloaded file to your Downloads folder.

In order to install this APK on your phone you need to go to the Settings, Security menu and enable the option to allow installation of apps from unknown sources.

Now open your downloads file and tap thePokmon Go APK to install it on your device.

Pokmon GO UK price: How much doesPokmon GO cost?

Pokmon GO isfree to download from the Google Play Store for Android and App Store for iPhone, but there will also be paid-for content available within the game. It is not yet clear whether the paid-for in-app content will be required to progress within the game.

"For players who want to enhance their Pokmon GO experience even more, certain items and features can be accessed via in-app purchases. Players can spend real money on PokCoins, the in-game currency of Pokmon GO. PokCoins can then be exchanged for power-ups, extra items, and other enhancements," said ThePokmon Company.

Pokmon Go Pluswill cost $34.99 and is now available to pre-order in the US. Click here for more details onPokmon Go Plus.

What is Pokmon GO?

Pokmon GO is a mobile game for Android and iPhone that is being developed by The Pokmon Company and Niantic, a former Google startup that has since branched out on its own and is known for its earlier augmented-reality mobile game Ingress. Nintendo is also contributing with the development and manufacture of the companion Pokmon GO Plus (see below for more details on that).

Pokmon GO is a mobile app that you download to your Android smartphone or iPhone, but play in the real world through augmented reality.

John Hanke, founder of Niantic, said: "For the first time, Pokmon will roam free in the real world. Pokmon GO will allow players to capture Pokmon who inhabit parks, shopping areas, sidewalks and the countryside all around the world. Imagine discovering a Squirtle hiding along the waterfront in San Francisco, a Bulbasaur at Shinjuku Station or a Pikachu beneath the Eiffel Tower."

Pokmon Go gameplay

In Pokmon GO the aim is to locate, catch, battle and trade Pokmon, and you are encouraged to connect with other nearby Pokmon GO players as you do so.

"Get on your feet and step outside to find and catch wild Pokmon. Explore cities and towns around where you live and even around the globe to capture as many Pokmon as you can. As you move around, your smartphone will vibrate to let you know you"re near a Pokmon. Once you"ve encountered a Pokmon, take aim on your smartphone"s touch screen and throw a Pok Ball to catch it. Be careful when you try to catch it, or it might run away! Also look for PokStops located at interesting places, such as public art installations, historical markers, and monuments, where you can collect more Pok b***s and other items," writes ThePokmon Company on its official blog.

Still confused? The Pokmon GO video trailer at the top of this pagemight help to make things a bit clearer for you.

Pokmon GO: New details confirmed

Below we detail some new tidbits of information from beta testers, but ThePokmon Company has now detailed some new features inPokmon Go.

For example, it says that when you launchPokmon GO for the first time you are able to customise your Trainer, with accessories and clothing to make them look exactly how you like. This Trainer appears on the map and your profile page, and other players will see it when they visit a Gym you control.

The game sees you progress your Trainer through various levels, and the higher you get the more powerfulPokmon you can catch and items you can collect, such as Great b***s that make it easier to catchPokmon. ThePokmonyou catch are added to thePokdex.

You can also get new Pokmon by evolving them once you have caught the same species of Pokmon enough times. And you"ll find Pokmon Eggs at PokStops, which hatch after you"ve walked a certain distance.

Some Pokmon will be rare, and available only in certain corners of the world. Water-type Pokmon may appear only near lakes and oceans, for example. You"ll have to keep your eyes open when you travel away from home, that"s for sure.

You"ll be asked to join one of three teams during the game, and can then assign your collected Pokmon to empty Gym locations (only onePokmon per Gym)or to a location where a team member has placed one of his or her Pokmon. Gyms willbe found at real locations in the world. Good team work will allow youto build up a strong defence, and steal Gyms from other teams using your own Pokmon to do battle.

You can use your Pokmons two attacks to battle the rivalPokmon, and dodge their advances by swiping left and right. If you win the battle, the Gyms Prestige is reduced - when it hits zerothe other team loses control of it, and all you need to do to gain control is assign a Pokmon to it. Training your Pokmon with the defending Pokmon allows you to once again build up its Prestige - but the better things get the more Pokmon you will need to defend it. ThePokmon Company says you can also team up with your friends and battle at a rival Gym together to take down stronger Gyms faster.

Challenges also feature inPokmon Go, and range fromcatching Pokmon toexploration. Achievement medals that appear on your profile can be unlocked following the successful completion of a challenge.

At E3 2016, Nintendo confirmed it would be developingfeatures to enable trading monsters, but these will come after the launch. There will also be some integration with Pokmon Sun and Moon, it said.

Pokmon GO field testers aren"t allowed to give away details about the upcoming game, having signed a non-disclosure act, but that hasn"t stopped them. Various YouTube videos have been uploaded and then pulled, and one particular Reddit thread has caught the attention of those looking for new information onPokmon GO. Here are some details we"ve learned:

The current build of the game has only the original 150Pokmon

You can attempt to catchPokmon when you come across them, andevery Pokmon you catch gains you ashard of an evolution crystal. This is used for yourPokmon to evolve

When tryingto catch a Pokmon your Pokball appears to enlarge and contract. The smaller is the circle the more likely you are to catch thePokmon

When you successfully catch aPokmon you get a XP boost, which can net you between 100- and 500XP depending on its rarity. You can also earn XP for a good throw

Pokmon that come from eggs are stronger than most wildPokmon in thePokmon Go

Around 30- to 50 percent of Ingress portals have been turned into Pokestops, which act as itemportals and are especially important in rural areas

Pokballs can be thrown in several ways, including straight b***s, curve b***s and flick b***s, but wildPokmon can deflect them

Eevee,Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle are apparently difficult to find and catch

There is some sort of speed mechanic within the game that notices when you"re going too fast and won"t count your movement as progress toward an egg

TwoPokmon of the same breed can have different moves

The time of day does not currently seem to affect the availability ofPokmon

It"s currently not possible to alter the avatar you design when first launching the game

Pokmon GOfirst impressions

We"ve yet to get our hands onPokmon Go, but several sites are posting their first impressions.

Slashgear writes: "This game is fantastic. Not in the same way a visually spectacular game like Fallout 4 or DOOM are fantastic, but in a new way. A way that"s not like any game I"ve played before. Pokemon GO is a real game-changer."

Digital Spy was les complimentary, stating: "We can"t get away from the fact catching a Pokemon with the real-world surroundings behind it felt awesome especially as someone who"s been playingPokemongames for 20 years. Hopefully when the game launches in full, there"ll be more Pokemon, more trainers and more notifications. Otherwise it"s going to take us a very long time to become a Pokemon master."

On the whole first impressions are very good, with some applauding the game for encouraging them to get up and walk around to findPokmon, but others voicing their concerns about the idea of encouraging children to wander off.

IGN writes: "I definitely agree that this game promotes exploration, but Im curious to see what that means for a game thats primarily aimed at kids. And dont get me wrong; I dont mean that in a pejorative way. Im an adult (kind of) and will pour dozens of hours into this game. But for kids, its a very different proposition to wander into new areas to try to take down a Gym or catch a Pokemon that popped up at the edge of the map a few streets over. For that matter, even for adults, wandering around with your phone out and exploring streets youve never been on can lead to all sorts of problems."

Pokmon GO video trailerFirst Pokmon GO gameplay video leaks

The first sighting ofPokmon Go gameplay footage comes from YouTube user Eric F, and was allegedly filmed during Niantic CEO John Hanke"s SXSW presentation.

What is Pokmon GO Plus?Pokmon Go Plusprice, how to pre-orderPokmon Go Plus

Pokmon GO Plus is a companion device that is either clipped on or strapped to the wrist and worn like a watch. Pokmon GO functions without the Pokmon GO Plus, but the device is expected to enhance enjoyment of the augmented reality game.

Pokmon GO Plus is being developed and manufactured by Nintendo, and will launch shortly after the game at a price of $34.99. It"s available to pre-order now on Amazon.com, but is not yet available on Amazon UK. Interestingly, Amazon gives a release date of 31 December 2016 forPokmon Go Plus. We think it"ll be here earlier than that - Amazon will often put a later release date if it has not yet been confirmed.

Pokmon GO Plus lets you play Pokmon GO without looking at your phone by delivering haptic feedback and flashing LEDs in a series of colours. It encourages players to look not only at their phones and Pokmon GO, but to experience what"s going on around them in the real world.

Pokmon GO Plus connects to your phone over Bluetooth and notifies you about events within the game, such as a nearby Pikachu. A button on the front of the Pokmon GO Plus also lets you perform simple actions such as throwing a Pok Ball and catching Pokmon.

Pokmon GO field tests: Who can take part? How to joinPokmon GO field test

ThePokmon GO field tests began in Japan in March and later expanded to Australia, New Zealand and the US. The field trials are now closing in the lead up to the game"s final release.

Pokmon GO UKclosed beta access: How tojoin Pokemon Go closed beta?

Quite simply, you can"t. Google "Pokemon Go closed beta" and you"ll find several sites claiming to offer a download for the Pokemon Go closed beta. Clearly not all can be legit, and it"s worth remembering that the deal with a closed beta is thatnot just anyone can sign up. To join a closed beta you must be invited. (And if you"ve come to this article wondering how to join then you haven"t been.)

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