. Pokmon GO is an augmented reality (AR) mobile game developed by Niantic for Android and iOS devices. The game was released in July 2016 and has become one of the most popular mobile games ever, with over 800 million downloads worldwide. The objective of the game is to capture wild Pokmon that appear randomly on the player’s device’s map based on their real-world location. Players can also battle each other in Gyms located at various PokStops throughout the world.
Highlights:
• Over 800 million downloads worldwide
• Augmented Reality (AR) technology used to bring Pokmon into our own environment
• Gym Battles allow players to compete against each other for control of a given area
Features:
• Catch wild Pokmon – Capture wild Pokmon from your local environment using AR technology!
• Hatch Eggs – Find Eggs at PokStops and hatch them by walking a certain distance!
• Battle in Gyms – Compete against other teams as you attempt to take control of different gyms around your area!
• Trade with Friends – Trade your extra or rare Pokmon with friends who are near you!
• Participate in Raid Battles – Join up with other trainers nearby and participate in epic battles against powerful bosses like Mewtwo, Dragonite, Tyranitar and more!
• Explore Your Area – Discover new places, meet new people, explore interesting locations all while chasing down those elusive creatures!
New Updates:
• New Team Rocket themed content including exclusive Shadow Pokemon which can be found out in the world as well as special events featuring Giovanni himself !
• Go Battle League Season 2 brings increased rewards such as Rare Candies & Sinnoh Stones for reaching higher ranks !
• Introducing Lucky Friends feature allowing players to get even luckier when trading & exchanging gifts with their buddies !
• Additional avatar customization options available including hairstyles , hats , glasses & more !
Pros:
• Fun gameplay combined with augmented reality creates unique experience unlike any other video game before it.
• Social aspect encourages players to go out into their communities and make connections without even realizing it.
• Lots of team-based events create a sense of competition among friends while still being able to work together towards common goals .
Cons:
As fun as this game may be there are some potential negatives associated like having too much screen time or not getting enough exercise if playing continuously . Additionally due to its popularity some areas have seen an increase in crime related incidents so caution should always be exercised when going outside alone at night .
