Except you live under a rock, then you must have heard of Pokemon GO. It’s so popular that people are devoting more time to playing the game and ignoring their friends because of it’s super-duper cool “augmented reality”.
So, What Is Pokémon GO?
Pokémon GO is the first major smartphone game from Nintendo, and is an augmented reality (AR) game that lets you capture virtual Pokémon in the real world. It uses your phone’s camera as a kind of looking glass through which you see the world around you. The game then lays Pokémon on top of that image to make it appear as if they show up in the real world, and that’s how you get pictures of Pokémon in really weird places as you must have seen on the internet.
The game also uses Google’s mapping technology and your phone’s built-in GPS to virtually put you in the game. is You will encounter different Pokémon based on where you are in the real world. For example, if you are near a river or the ocean, you will see more water-type Pokémon. But if you are near a wooded or grassy area, you will see more grass-type Pokémon.
What’s more? A major car crash just happened because of Pokemon Go! Hence, it’s important to have this safety tips handy if you plan to download it.
Check Out These Safety Tips
1. Avoid driving with your eyes fixed on your mobile device as you could put yourself and others at risk! Ensure to enforce this rule with others too.
2. Distracted walking is also a major hazard. Pay attention to where you are walking and be aware of intersections and busy roads.
3. People may think you are suspicious if you are found playing in a public place at odd hours.
4. It’s just a game. Remember, you may have opponents during gameplay, but they are not your enemies. So, don’t take it so seriously!
5. If gameplay requires car travel, download an intelligence map of the area you are going to play, and plan your route. Pull off the road into a parking lot or parking space and commit to walking to your destination a short distance away if gameplay requires you to do so.
6. Walk! Most GPS-enabled games require you to get out into the community. They are designed to get your body up and moving – and in better shape.
7. Bring a friend. Pokemon GO is designed as a social game, and you will end up being safer and having more fun in the long run when you play with friends.
8. Manage your battery life. Your phone is your primary communication device in the community. Be sure to have a phone charger/charging cord with you. Invest in a portable battery charger or power bank, and make sure to periodically charge it and have it handy during times of extended gameplay.
And there you have it!
