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'Pokémon Sun and Moon' release date, gameplay update: Nintendo expected to make announcement on May 10

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Ever since the upcoming "Pokémon Sun and Moon" was announced in February, many fans have been waiting for more significant news about the game. According to reports, fans should be excited because the people behind the two upcoming role-playing video games will give official details with regard to the upcoming titles on May 10.

According to IGN, Game developer Game Freak will unveil some information about the game on May 10 at 5 a.m. PST. Apparently, the company will treat fans ahead of the May issue of the popular Japanese magazine CoroCoro, which will debut on May 15.

There are reports suggesting that Game Freak, Nintendo and game publisher The Pokémon Company are trying to get some attention from gamers around the world who are excited to catch the upcoming release of Naught Dog's "Uncharted 4: A Thief's End." According to reports, many fans believe that the people behind "Pokémon Sun and Moon" intentionally plan all these.

Nonetheless, no one from all companies concerned has made any statement regarding the issue.

Meanwhile, Nintendo is said to have already trademarked several "Pokémon Sun and Moon" names. There will be three names included in the Pokémon starter, while the legendaries will also get three.

According to Bidness ETC, Game Freak has already included "Solgaleo" and "Lunaala." The company added "Marshadow," which is believed to be the third legendary. On the other hand, Starter will include "Ashimari," "Nyabby," and "Mokuroah."

Gematsu also reported that the company behind "Pokémon" did not mention or provided any hint as to the details to be announced on May 10. Fans are definitely expecting more gameplay showcases on the upcoming title.

As of now, "Pokémon" followers are hoping that the new title will live up to the expectations of the fans.

There is still no official release date of the game; however, there are rumors suggesting that it will most likely come out this year.