Poké Problems: 10 Things Pokémon Go Players Can Relate To
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Poké Problems: 10 Things Pokémon Go Players Can Relate To

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Poké Problems: 10 Things Pokémon Go Players Can Relate To
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Pokémon Go has taken the world by storm, and has become a phenomenon over night. It has surpassed Twitter in active daily users, and has been searched more times this year than pornography has globally. Pokémon Go is a mobile version of a video game released in the 1990's with a twist. It is a simple concept, based on bug catching but with a twist. Currently users are able to track, catch and evolve 151 different kinds of Pokémon. If you aren't playing this game yet, do yourself the favor of giving it a try! It's free to download. I have come across players ranging from 5- to 65-years-old having a (poké)ball playing. Users are more active and adventurous while they spend more time outdoors. Here are 10 things all Pokémon Go players can relate to:

1. When your phone's battery dies and you don't know what to do.

The game is a real killer on your battery because it uses your GPS and runs the application at the same time to track your movement in real time.

2. Feeling like a little kid when your favorite Pokémon appears.

In a world full of Rattata's and Pidgey's finding your favorite is like striking gold.

3. Catching your Pokémon on the first throw.

This honestly needs no explanation, just keep on victory dancing quietly while you play

4. When you get an egg at a Pokéstop.

Trainer's can incubate and hatch their eggs to reveal a random Pokémon. The strength is determined based on how far you have to walk ranging from 2-to-10 kilometers.

5. When another team tries to steal your gym.

Players can battle against other teams in order to control different gyms in their area and strengthen their team. The teams are Valor, Mystic and Instinct.

6. Driving around town looking for gyms and Pokestops.

The gyms and stops provide players a chance to engage in friendly competition and to help each other out by using lures to attract Pokemon to the area.


7. Feeling superior for picking Team Valor or Mystic.

There's a friendly rivalry between the teams due to their popularity among players. Team Valor (Red) and Team Mystic (Blue) are the two most popular with Instinct (Yellow) rounding out the trio.

8. When the game glitches right as you toss your Pokéball.

Due to the game being so new, there are bound to be glitches from time to time, resulting in some frustrating moments.

9. Seeing other players out at random times just like you are.

Walking through the mall and seeing others playing makes you feel like you automatically have something in common with another person. It makes it easier to talk to people and make new friends!

10. When it's late but there's a rare Pokémon nearby.

It can be a little scary out there in the dark, but that Magikarp down the street is totally worth it.



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