I am a huge Pokemon fan. I have loved these cool pocket monsters since I was kid. Time has gone by and I don't do the same the things I used to do as a young kid obviously. Well, except when it comes to Pokemon. Still today you'll catch me in the mornings watching reruns of the classic Pokemon shows on Netflix and the classic movies. You can't forget about the countless Pokemon video games, those things were addicting, so addicting I still play them from time to time. I remember in my younger days I would literally stay up all night and play my Game Boy Advance on a school night. I would usually be caught sleeping in class the next day because of it. I thought it was worth it in the end. Pokemon has been something I have enjoyed since the beginning and will love to the absolute end.
Over the years I have always thought to myself, " What if Pokemon were real?" It was a dream of mine, believe it or not. All Pokemon lovers have all had the same dream at some point. Sure, the video games helped and they did a great job. But what if we had the opportunity to do what Ash Ketchum and his best friend Pikachu did and explore the land to catch Pokemon. Thanks to Niantic and The Pokemon Company we have that chance.
On July 6, 2016 Niantic developed a game compatible to Apple and Android devices called "Pokemon Go." This game allows users to capture, battle and train virtual Pokemon that appear in real life. So you literally can catch a Pikachu in your own backyard.
The game automatically uses your exact location to find and catch wild Pokemon. As you move around, your device will vibrate to let you know a Pokemon is near you. Once you encounter the Pokemon, you must aim your smartphone, iPad, or tablet's touchscreen toward them and throw the virtual Poke Ball to catch them.
Trust me, this game is fun. When I first downloaded the game, I walked around my apartment and caught a Charmander in the kitchen. One of the most exhilarating times of my life. Like any other Pokemon game, it could be very addicting when you first get it. I walked around for almost three miles just to see what Pokemon I could find. Plus its the game is free to purchase in the App store for Apple and Android users.
Even if you are not Pokemon fan I suggest you try this new game out. For Pokemon fans like myself this is a dream come true.
