The massive popularity of mobile gaming nowadays is best exemplified by the huge frenzy created by "Pokemon Go" in recent months. But, mobile gaming is more than just this augmented reality game phenomenon.
It was obvious when the need to catch 'em all first hit smartphones all over the world, more people were getting out of the house more to hit Gyms and Pokéstops. But does it really improve the user's physical activity?
Some may find Pokemon Go as a game requiring physical movement, the study still shows it only creates a lesser impact on the player's physique. The study conducted by Harvard University is not discouraging but a way for developers and players to make it more interesting.
Some may find Pokemon Go as a game requiring physical movement, the study still shows it only creates a lesser impact on the player's physique. The study conducted by Harvard University is not discouraging but a way for developers and players to make it more interesting.
'Pokemon GO' is a free to play, location-based augmented reality game developed by Niantic for Andriod, iOS and Apple Watch devices. Developer Niantic has recently announced that a slate of new Pokemon's is now available in the game, including Togepi, Pichu and other Pokemon's from the second generation Pokemon Gold and Silver. The developer declared on Monday that a handful of new Pokemon's, including Pichu and Togepi, can now be hatched from eggs in the Pokemon Go. Niantic also introduced a holiday special for the players. From now until December 29, 2016, first festive Pikachu adorned in Christmas hat, will be found in wild.
And, "Pokemon Go" developer Niantic assured the fans that these batch of Pokemons won't be the last to come out soon.
The recent update of Pokemon Go has reverted back to the original gym prestige levels. There are also rumors that Gen 2 will be added to the game.
A recent feature update has been released by "Pokemon Go" for its nearby tracker feature of the game.
The Pokemon Company has recently presented a video teaser that hinted it will revive the Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Generation IV.
Pokemon Go avid fanatics can look forward to an amazing Christmas because Niantic Labs have prepared some great gifts for them.
The release of "Pokemon GO Generation II" has been aimed to be on December 2016 or January 2017 with brand new features, pokemons and even updates.
Ditto has come in Pokemon Go and you know you want nothing else but catch it.
Catching many of the same Pokemon will result in capture bonuses that will help for rare Pokemon of that type. Also, even low-level players will now be able to contribute in training a gym!
From scorned 3rd party application users to genuinely irritated homeowners, the dying fad seems to have left a train of complaints in its wake.
Russian local authority has released a 21-year old Russian who was arrested earlier this month for playing Pokemon Go in church. He is now placed under house arrest pending for trial.
