“Apps” probably isn’t the right term to use here, though these pieces of software don’t sound like games either. Until Nintendo tells us to call them something else (like they did with last year’sWii U“experiences” at E3), I think that’s all we’ve got. So apps it is!
The first is calledPokemon AR Searcher.LikeFace RaidersandSpirit Camera, it’s an augmented reality title that fuses real life environments with in-game, polygon-based characters. That’s right folks, now you may finally catch some Pokemon in yourden, your desk, or even your bed. The Pokemon that you catch inPokemon AR Searcherwill be transferable to the upcomingPokemon Black/White 2. The app will cost 300 yen in Japan.
We also have thePokedex 3D Pro, an update toPokedex 3D. WhilePokedex 3Donly contains the 156 Generation 5 pokect monsters,Pokedex 3D Prowill host at least all 649 of the currently know Pokemon, including the new forms Kyurem set to make their debut inPokemon Black/White 2.Pokedex 3D Prowill cost 1,500 yen.
While it’s sort of a bummer that these new apps wont be free (free apps likeFind Me II, the originalPokedex 3D, andThe Legend of Zelda: Four Swordshave definitively spoiled us), I can see why Nintendo would be reluctant to just give this new software away. Though they may not be full fledged games, they both have the potential to occupy hours of your life with frivolous fun. Me and my homies are going to have a great time trying tosnag a Diglett from under the covers.
