Get email updates with the day's biggest stories Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Pokemon Go was a gigantic hit when it launched in 2016 and has been credited with reinvigorating the franchise for a new generation of players. Since then, Nintendo has gone from strength to strength thanks to the launch of its latest console the Nintendo Switch. And today the gaming giant has announced it will be merging the two together by bringing a Pokemon game to the Switch later this year. Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee! will be two new games in the main Pokemon series and will launch on November 16 . A third game, Pokemon Quest is also be coming to Nintendo Switch. (Image: Nintendo/GameFreak) (Image: Nintendo/GameFreak) (Image: Nintendo/GameFreak) What's likely to get fans really excited is the fact that the Let's Go games on the Switch will link up with Pokemon Go on iPhones and Android devices. Pokemon can be swapped between the two games - although its not clear if there will be a trading mechanic incorporated into the gameplay. “With the launch of Pokémon GO in 2016 and the global sensation that ensued, millions of new players were introduced to the world of Pokémon,” said Junichi Masuda, director at Game Freak, the game studio responsible for the titles. "For many people, Pokémon GO was their first experience with the Pokémon brand, so we have crafted these two new titles to be an accessible entry point to our core RPG series while giving our longtime fans a new way to play Pokémon.” (Image: Nintendo/GameFreak) (Image: Nintendo/GameFreak) The two games will be set in the Kanto region of the Pokemon universe and will use the motion-sensitive Joy-Con controllers as well as a new "Poke Ball Plus" device that adds even more functionality. Acting as a separate controller, it lights up and vibrates when a Pokemon is caught. Meanwhile, Pokemon Quest will be a "free to start" role-playing-game that will be a standalone title for the Nintendo Switch. poll loading Can Pokemon Go stage a comeback? 0+ VOTES SO FAR Yeah, of course! No way! “This new Pokémon title, developed by Game Freak, lets players explore the island of Tumblecube with their team of cute, cube-shaped characters known as Pokéxel,” said Shigeru Ohmori, director at Game Freak. “Players will be able to personalize their Pokémon and develop a strong bond with their Pokémon friends while battling their way through the adventure. With the simple touch-screen controls, Pokémon Quest is a game that Pokémon fans of all ages can pick up and play.” (Image: Nintendo/GameFreak) (Image: Nintendo/GameFreak) (Image: Nintendo/GameFreak) It features Minecraft-style blocky visuals and can be controlled either with the Joy-Con controllers or on the touchscreen. Many fans are already excited by the prospect of diving back into the Pokemon universe and, considering the popularity of the Switch console, this could be another monster hit for Nintendo.<doc-sep>Bethesda has announced a new game in the Fallout series called Fallout 76, and it's coming to PS4, Xbox One, and PC. It's developed by Bethesda Game Studios, and the teaser trailer revolves around Vault 76 with various shots of the interior accompanied by a TV broadcast and the song "Country Roads" by John Denver. There are currently no details about Fallout 76's gameplay, but we do know a few tidbits about the vault itself. In the Fallout universe, Vault 76 is a control vault, which means no crazy science experiments have been conducted there. It's only one of 17 known control vaults and is home to 500 occupants. The teaser trailer shows a console with the date 2102, and if that is in fact when the game is set, it'll be the earliest Fallout game yet. The interior shots also show a lot of decorations for Reclamation Day, which has not been mentioned in any Fallout game but seems to be the day the first vault opens. Vault 76 itself has been mentioned in both Fallout 3 and Fallout 4, though only in audio logs and newspapers. We run down everything we know about Fallout 76 in today's GameSpot Daily. Be sure to stay tuned for the rest of our stories coming at you in 30 minutes or less. A heck ton of Pokemon news has also been announced, including an update on the core Pokemon RPG for Switch and more. We still don't know much about that core RPG, but it is coming in the second half of 2019. While we wait, however, there are no less than three Pokemon games coming to or already on the Switch. Pokemon Quest is available now, though it's unlikely to be what you want. It's a free-to-play action-RPG, where you decorate a base camp, collect Pokemon, and take them on expeditions. It's a very passive experience, allowing you to set it to "Auto" and look away from the screen entirely. And yes, there are microtransactions. More substantial Pokemon games are coming later this year, though. Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu / Pokemon: Let's Go, Eevee are designed to be a player's first Pokemon game. They're inspired by Pokemon Yellow and set in the Kanto region, but they're a little different than the original Game Boy game. For starters, they're not remakes. Secondly, they use the creature-catching mechanics of Pokemon Go, including the fact that there are no random wild Pokemon battling or encounters. There are a bunch of other details, including the release date, so be sure to watch the video above for the full rundown. In other Pokemon news, a new Joy-Con will release alongside the Let's Go games. The Poke Ball Plus is shaped like a Poke Ball and allows for the player to shake it to try to catch Pokemon--this simulates a throwing motion. You can even store a creature inside of it and bring it with you as you go about your day, much like the Pokewalker from Pokemon HeartGold / SoulSilver Version. It releases alongside both Let's Go games, but it will be sold separately. Other stories we cover today include the announcement of Team Sonic Racing and Mega Man 11's release date. That's what you'll find in today's show, but be sure to tune in every day of the week at 11 AM PST/2 PM EST/7 PM BST/4 AM AEST for another episode of GameSpot Daily. We cover the most exciting gaming news in 30 minutes or less. Original Stories:<doc-sep>
At this morning’s Pokemon press conference in Japan, Nintendo and Game Freak announced not one, but three new Pokemon games. The biggest reveal is obviously Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee, which has a Pokemon Go-style catching and will be the developer’s main focus in the next few months. The Pokemon Company also announced two other Pokmeon games. The first is called Pokemon Quest and it features blocky designs of various Pokemon and a cutsey art style. It’s a “free to start” game with simple controls and it’s available now on Nintendo Switch. Pokemon Quest has items available for real-world money. Pokemon Quest is also coming to Android, and iOS in late June. The game is set in a new land called Tumblecube Island, and can be played only using the touch screen or with the JoyCons in TV mode. Players will take their Pokemon buddies on expeditions across the island in search of loot. These Pokemon can be modified with discovered Power Stones. Acquired loot found can be taken back to base camp and used to befriend more Pokemon. Watch on YouTube Various Kanto Region Pokemon can be attracted to the player’s camp by cooking food made with collected ingredients. The base camp can also be decorated with items which provide “helpful bonuses” to ensure a more beneficial expedition. The Pokemon Company also confirmed there’s another, core Pokemon RPG in development. The developer has not said much about this project, beyond confirming that it’s going to be in the style of Pokemon X and Y and Pokemon Sun and Moon. The untitled game is shooting for release in the second half of 2019 on Nintendo Switch.