New Details About 'Pokemon Z', 'Pokemon GO' to be Revealed This December? [Release Date, Gameplay & Rumors]

By R. Robles (media@latinospost.com) | First Posted: Nov 28, 2015 11:09 AM EST

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Pokemon fans might want to take these rumours with a pinch of salt.

Latest updates on Pokemon franchises are currently swirling in the Internet -- what with the silence from Nintendo Direct's end regarding the release date of both "Pokémon Z" and "Pokémon GO." Yibada cited Coro Coro magazine's November issue regarding the latest speculation on the much-anticipated releases.

Based on the clipping -- which features a "blue-gemmed Zygarde Core" -- the fans could expect Pokemon news on the December 2016 issue, which is to be released on the 15^th of December. CoroCoro magazine did not disclose as to what it is all about but many are positive that it may be about "Pokémon Z" or "Pokémon X, Y, and Z" anime film.

According to Cross Map, details on the "20^th anniversary" release remains vague. However, the same report confirmed the height of anticipation for the games and film as Niantic received a hefty multi-million funding from The Pokémon Company, Nintendo and Google -- adding that the company will receive much more should it reach the target dates.

Pokémon GO is reported to be the closest Pokemon world simulation as it emulates Pokémon catching, training, trading, and battling in the context of reality. Gamers who have the mobile game on their devices will get instant notification should there be a Pokemon within the vicinity. Game developer Niantic will also be offering the game in a version that uses a "Bluetooth-enabled wristwatch" paired with a smartphone which will warn the player if there is a Pokemon in close proximity with LED and vibrations reported to be forms of notifications.

The said game is dubbed "Pokémon GO Plus." Based on Pokemon's official website, Pokemon GO is said to be publicly released in 2016 for both iOS and Android mobile devices. Fans are rooting for a February 2016 release date as it is the 20^th anniversary of the highly successful and well-loved Japanese anime franchise -- to be more precise, February 27, as per Ecumenical News. According to the same report, the game will feature the next "legendary monster" Zygarde in its final form.

Meanwhile, Nintendo Europe revealed that the first gen triad of Pokemon is expected to the publicly available on Feb. 27, 2016. The 3DS video game versions of "Pokemon Red," "Pokemon Blue" and "Pokemon Yellow." Yibada also reported that the triad game is said to have features such as wireless trading and battling -- "a huge leap from the physical link of two Game Boy consoles through a Game Link Cable."