Pokemon Go Comes to the Apple iWatch

Pokemon is finally making the jump over to Apple with Pokemon Go coming to the iWatch.

Apple had a lot to say today in regards to upcoming products, but one of the biggest announcements was that Pokemon Go is coming to the Apple iWatch. As one of the biggest mobile game releases of the summer, the fact that Pokemon Go is coming to the iWatch is significant in many ways. In addition, the app is a little different on the iWatch, adding a bit of functionality.

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The new version of Pokemon Go for the iWatch allows players to see calories burned and view nearby Pokemon while they’re taking a walk. When you get close to a Poke Stop it will also appear on the watch. If that weren’t enough, there’s a special Pokemon Go watch face that with be available alongside the app release.

Niantic was on hand to unveil this news, but it likely won’t stop there. The company has already confirmed that updates will be coming to Pokemon Go as often as biweekly. The game will continue to evolve over the Fall with Pokemon trades and more coming before the end of the year.

Stay tuned to Prima Games as we continue to provide coverage of Pokemon Go!

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Bryan Dawson

Bryan Dawson has an extensive background in the gaming industry, having worked as a journalist for various publications for nearly 20 years and participating in a multitude of competitive fighting game events. He has authored over a dozen strategy guides for Prima Games, worked as a consultant on numerous gaming-related TV and web shows and was the Operations Manager for the fighting game division of the IGN Pro League.