Pokemon GO will be compatible with iOS upon release, after you apply an update. With Android though, it’s less clear. Nintendo UK’s product page mentions that as of this month, compatibility with phones using Android “is under development.”

Here’s what the page says in full:

For use with the Pokémon GO app, by Niantic Inc. App update dedicated for Pokémon GO Plus required (planned for 2016). It will also require a compatible smartphone.*
* Compatible Smartphones:
Pokémon GO Plus will be compatible with iPhone 5/5c/5s/SE/6/6s/6 Plus/6s Plus and operating systems iOS 8 – 9.
As of July 2016, the Pokémon GO Plus compatibility with phones using the Android operating system is under development.

A curious inclusion there! Will Pokemon GO Plus not be ready for Android at launch?

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NES Classic Edition – no Internet connection, no additional games, doesn’t open

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 88 Comments

Update: Added in some more answers courtesy of Polygon.

Kotaku fired off a few questions to Nintendo to learn more about the NES Classic Edition site open. The company commented on whether it can connect to the Internet (it can’t), whether it’ll get more games (nope), whether it can play old cartridges (won’t work!). Kotaku also asked about plans for other mini consoles, but Nintendo’s answer won’t surprise you.

In any case, head past the break for all of Nintendo’s comments.

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Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition site open

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The official website is now open for the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition. Access it here. There’s not too much new aside from the announcement shared earlier this morning, but the page itself is neat.

There’s also this “Classics” logo at the bottom… and you know what that means: the speculation pot is already stirring. Could Nintendo opt to bring out more versions of its retro systems?

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Bonk’s Adventure, New Adventure Island, R-Type Wii U Virtual Console footage

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 6 Comments

Three new games joined the North American Wii U Virtual Console today: Bonk’s Adventure, New Adventure Island, and R-Type. Footage of all three can be found below.

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Pokemon GO Plus back up for pre-order on the Nintendo UK store

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Pre-orders for Pokemon GO Plus went up around E3 time, including the Nintendo UK store. But just like in North America, they sold out fairly quickly. They are at least back up again here.

If you’re in the U.S., there unfortunately aren’t really any options at the moment. Amazon and GameStop both sold out of pre-orders quickly. We’ll let you know if they do happen to return.

We’ll also mention that the Nintendo UK listing says Pokemon GO Plus will be delivered by August 31. This may be a second shipment for the game, hence the later date.

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Play Nintendo Show episode 2: “Friendly Townfolk in Animal Crossing: New Leaf”

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The second Play Nintendo Show has gone live. View the new video below, which focuses on Animal Crossing: New Leaf.

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Rumor: Pokemon GO / McDonald’s partnership in an Asian country turning all restaurants into PokeStops / Gyms

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, Rumors | 2 Comments

Gizmodo has some new information about plans for Pokemon GO and McDonald’s. The details have not yet been officially announced, but has managed to get a hold of some tidbits from a source.

Pokemon GO will apparently have a sponsorship with McDonald’s in an unspecified Asian country. Gizmodo claims that all restaurants in the region will either be a PokeStop or a Gym.

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Niantic opens requests for PokeStops and Gyms in Pokemon GO

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It’s now possible to submit submit new PokeStop and Gym requests for Pokemon GO. Niantic opened an official form on the app’s support site https://support.pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=319928″>here. Along with submitting new requests, interested parties can also ask to have a location removed.

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Update: GameStop – Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns pre-orders open

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Update (7/25): Pre-orders are now up on GameStop.

Original (7/14): Pre-orders for Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns are now starting to go live. On Amazon, you can reserve it here. The game has a tentative release date of February 28, 2017.