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Pokemon Go Overtaking Twitter, Updates Incoming - MMORPG.com News

SBFordSBFord Former Associate EditorMember LegendaryPosts: 33,129
edited July 2016 in News & Features Discussion

imagePokemon Go Overtaking Twitter, Updates Incoming - MMORPG.com News

It probably comes as no surprise that the phenomenon that is Pokemon Go is about to overtake Twitter in numbers of daily users on Android and this is from a game that isn't even out yet in many countries.

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  • SpottyGekkoSpottyGekko Member EpicPosts: 6,916
    The mobile phone companies must be in seventh heaven, lol
  • DragnelusDragnelus Member EpicPosts: 3,503
    edited July 2016
    Pokemon GO the game that brings ppl together! No matter age/race/gender

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  • RobbgobbRobbgobb Member UncommonPosts: 674
    This is the game that I jokingly tell my nieces (who I share my phone with so they can play) that is working on bringing world peace. This is after they went on a walk through a path and came back to say everyone on the path was playing as well. Only real issue I have had since switching to Google account over my Pokemon Trainer account is that the GPS frightens me with where I shows I am sometimes.
  • SBFordSBFord Former Associate EditorMember LegendaryPosts: 33,129

    Robbgobb said:

    This is the game that I jokingly tell my nieces (who I share my phone with so they can play) that is working on bringing world peace. This is after they went on a walk through a path and came back to say everyone on the path was playing as well. Only real issue I have had since switching to Google account over my Pokemon Trainer account is that the GPS frightens me with where I shows I am sometimes.



    Just turn it off when you're not playing. ;)


    ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 


  • simsalabim77simsalabim77 Member RarePosts: 1,607
    There are people suffering from depression and anxiety that are talking about having improved mental health due to Pokemon Go getting them out of the house. It's not surprising being that exercise is just as beneficial as some SSRI anti-depressants when it comes to alleviating symptoms of moderate depression. Game is huge. You can bet we're going to be seeing way more AR apps riding the bandwagon. 
  • Scott_JeslisScott_Jeslis Member RarePosts: 637
    Just be aware of your surroundings. Last night's news people were getting mugged in St. Louis at Pokestops, I assume. Muggers would lie in wait at these stops until someone showed up, guess at least 4 muggings. Sucks this world we now live in can suck the fun out of everything!
  • toolaktoolak Member UncommonPosts: 154
    There were at least 1k ppl out and about in the museum/conventional area and the seawall last night. More than I gave ever seen. And all the ppl we bumped into were courteous and friendly. Not really a fan of Pokémon but they may be onto something here.
  • maskedweaselmaskedweasel Member LegendaryPosts: 12,195
    I think what really interests me is that when I see all of these people out, I think.. "There is no way this is happening all over the country"  but it is.  It's happening everywhere.  I can't say I've seen anything like it.



  • Dreamo84Dreamo84 Member UncommonPosts: 3,713
    It's kind of the perfect storm. The technology is good enough and available so easily. combine that with an extremely well known and nostalgic IP that was always built around this collection and friendly competition atmosphere.

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  • Lord.BachusLord.Bachus Member RarePosts: 9,686
    you can have a real world MMO this way....

    The phone projecting your avatar in the real world... allowing it to fight other people and do quests...


    To bad its juvenile pokemon, but the idea behind this game certainly will have some offspring....  just imagine everyone going to the park, because there is a virtuall worldboss sighted there...

    Best MMO experiences : EQ(PvE), DAoC(PvP), WoW(total package) LOTRO (worldfeel) GW2 (Artstyle and animations and worlddesign) SWTOR (Story immersion) TSW (story) ESO (character advancement)

  • MorgarenMorgaren Member UncommonPosts: 397
    Unfortunately I don't think it will last long, at least not at this popularity. Myself I was upset to see how they snuck exercise and socializing into my gaming. It was a low blow as far as I'm concerned. 

    My Thoughts on Content Locust

  • ForgrimmForgrimm Member EpicPosts: 3,069
    Lord.Bachus said:
    you can have a real world MMO this way....

    The phone projecting your avatar in the real world... allowing it to fight other people and do quests...


    To bad its juvenile pokemon, but the idea behind this game certainly will have some offspring....  just imagine everyone going to the park, because there is a virtuall worldboss sighted there...
    Ingress has been around for a while. It's an "augmented reality" game that has people going to real world locations in order to capture portals for their faction https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ingress_(video_game)
  • simsalabim77simsalabim77 Member RarePosts: 1,607
    Morgaren said:
    Unfortunately I don't think it will last long, at least not at this popularity. Myself I was upset to see how they snuck exercise and socializing into my gaming. It was a low blow as far as I'm concerned. 

    Walking around and talking to people is sort of a thing humans do. Now there's a fun little game to encourage people to do more of it. 
  • ElElyonElElyon Member UncommonPosts: 219
    Forgrimm said:
    Lord.Bachus said:
    you can have a real world MMO this way....

    The phone projecting your avatar in the real world... allowing it to fight other people and do quests...


    To bad its juvenile pokemon, but the idea behind this game certainly will have some offspring....  just imagine everyone going to the park, because there is a virtuall worldboss sighted there...
    Ingress has been around for a while. It's an "augmented reality" game that has people going to real world locations in order to capture portals for their faction https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ingress_(video_game)
    Ingress is a way better game than pokemon, its more thought out, more complicated and combat centered.

    I loved Ingress! When I first started playing it years ago, I knew it would be the springboard for future gaming.

    Ingress is a better game, but Pokemon has the name Pokemon attached to it so it is more popular :)
  • maskedweaselmaskedweasel Member LegendaryPosts: 12,195
    ElElyon said:
    Forgrimm said:
    Lord.Bachus said:
    you can have a real world MMO this way....

    The phone projecting your avatar in the real world... allowing it to fight other people and do quests...


    To bad its juvenile pokemon, but the idea behind this game certainly will have some offspring....  just imagine everyone going to the park, because there is a virtuall worldboss sighted there...
    Ingress has been around for a while. It's an "augmented reality" game that has people going to real world locations in order to capture portals for their faction https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ingress_(video_game)
    Ingress is a way better game than pokemon, its more thought out, more complicated and combat centered.

    I loved Ingress! When I first started playing it years ago, I knew it would be the springboard for future gaming.

    Ingress is a better game, but Pokemon has the name Pokemon attached to it so it is more popular :)
    I played ingress a few years back... it was interesting but didn't keep me entertained much.  I think one thing Pokemon has going for it, is that you can pretty much be anywhere and still play.  Open the app, and you might have something just outside.. or down the block,  it isn't just monuments and milestones,  you can find stuff anywhere. 



  • SpottyGekkoSpottyGekko Member EpicPosts: 6,916
    maskedweasel said:
    ElElyon said:
    Forgrimm said:
    Lord.Bachus said:
    you can have a real world MMO this way....

    The phone projecting your avatar in the real world... allowing it to fight other people and do quests...


    To bad its juvenile pokemon, but the idea behind this game certainly will have some offspring....  just imagine everyone going to the park, because there is a virtuall worldboss sighted there...
    Ingress has been around for a while. It's an "augmented reality" game that has people going to real world locations in order to capture portals for their faction https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ingress_(video_game)
    Ingress is a way better game than pokemon, its more thought out, more complicated and combat centered.

    I loved Ingress! When I first started playing it years ago, I knew it would be the springboard for future gaming.

    Ingress is a better game, but Pokemon has the name Pokemon attached to it so it is more popular :)
    I played ingress a few years back... it was interesting but didn't keep me entertained much.  I think one thing Pokemon has going for it, is that you can pretty much be anywhere and still play.  Open the app, and you might have something just outside.. or down the block,  it isn't just monuments and milestones,  you can find stuff anywhere. 
    That's the beauty of it: simple, family friendly and fun for all ages !

    Ironically, that very combination probably also limits its lifespan, but you can't have everything.
  • maskedweaselmaskedweasel Member LegendaryPosts: 12,195
    SpottyGekko said:
    maskedweasel said:

    I played ingress a few years back... it was interesting but didn't keep me entertained much.  I think one thing Pokemon has going for it, is that you can pretty much be anywhere and still play.  Open the app, and you might have something just outside.. or down the block,  it isn't just monuments and milestones,  you can find stuff anywhere. 
    That's the beauty of it: simple, family friendly and fun for all ages !

    Ironically, that very combination probably also limits its lifespan, but you can't have everything.
    I definitely see an impending burnout in a few months time unless they severely add some more lasting content.  



  • LeiloniLeiloni Member RarePosts: 1,266
    maskedweasel said:
    SpottyGekko said:
    maskedweasel said:

    I played ingress a few years back... it was interesting but didn't keep me entertained much.  I think one thing Pokemon has going for it, is that you can pretty much be anywhere and still play.  Open the app, and you might have something just outside.. or down the block,  it isn't just monuments and milestones,  you can find stuff anywhere. 
    That's the beauty of it: simple, family friendly and fun for all ages !

    Ironically, that very combination probably also limits its lifespan, but you can't have everything.
    I definitely see an impending burnout in a few months time unless they severely add some more lasting content.  
    There was an interview posted somewhere around here where they laid out all their future plans so they have a lot of additions planned to flesh out the game.
  • DragnelusDragnelus Member EpicPosts: 3,503
    maskedweasel said:
    SpottyGekko said:
    maskedweasel said:

    I played ingress a few years back... it was interesting but didn't keep me entertained much.  I think one thing Pokemon has going for it, is that you can pretty much be anywhere and still play.  Open the app, and you might have something just outside.. or down the block,  it isn't just monuments and milestones,  you can find stuff anywhere. 
    That's the beauty of it: simple, family friendly and fun for all ages !

    Ironically, that very combination probably also limits its lifespan, but you can't have everything.
    I definitely see an impending burnout in a few months time unless they severely add some more lasting content.  
    New Pokemon and improving gyms and pokestops. Now we only got kanto Pokemon.

  • filmoretfilmoret Member EpicPosts: 4,906
    Well at least now you know who is on the other end of the monitor now.

    Image result for creepy guy at computer

    Hi,  I'm a 14 year old girl.  *giggle*
    Are you onto something or just on something?
  • marcjt20marcjt20 Member UncommonPosts: 115
    Benbrada said:
    Just be aware of your surroundings. Last night's news people were getting mugged in St. Louis at Pokestops, I assume. Muggers would lie in wait at these stops until someone showed up, guess at least 4 muggings. Sucks this world we now live in can suck the fun out of everything!
    what do you expect from St Louis

  • filmoretfilmoret Member EpicPosts: 4,906
    marcjt20 said:
    Benbrada said:
    Just be aware of your surroundings. Last night's news people were getting mugged in St. Louis at Pokestops, I assume. Muggers would lie in wait at these stops until someone showed up, guess at least 4 muggings. Sucks this world we now live in can suck the fun out of everything!
    what do you expect from St Louis

    Dude its real life trolls.  OMG we have advanced in gaming.
    Are you onto something or just on something?
  • rojoArcueidrojoArcueid Member EpicPosts: 10,722
    Lord.Bachus said:
    you can have a real world MMO this way....

    The phone projecting your avatar in the real world... allowing it to fight other people and do quests...


    To bad its juvenile pokemon, but the idea behind this game certainly will have some offspring....  just imagine everyone going to the park, because there is a virtuall worldboss sighted there...
    I can see real PvP taking place with real guns if something goes as bad as it gets inside an mmo (ninja looting, etc). And dont get me started on barren chat IRL. I think we are better off playing from our houses.




  • kinidokinido Member UncommonPosts: 429

    maskedweasel said:


    SpottyGekko said:


    maskedweasel said:





    I played ingress a few years back... it was interesting but didn't keep me entertained much.  I think one thing Pokemon has going for it, is that you can pretty much be anywhere and still play.  Open the app, and you might have something just outside.. or down the block,  it isn't just monuments and milestones,  you can find stuff anywhere. 


    That's the beauty of it: simple, family friendly and fun for all ages !

    Ironically, that very combination probably also limits its lifespan, but you can't have everything.


    I definitely see an impending burnout in a few months time unless they severely add some more lasting content.  



    Well, they've only released GEN1 ... and then you also have the fact that we will most likely be getting dueling .. which will be disgustingly popular on top of the trading that we'll have soon.

    This game won't die down anytime soon.

    We have been given a small sliver of the bank of pokemon that they will give.

    PS - All mammals have nipples.

    Get over it already.


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  • filmoretfilmoret Member EpicPosts: 4,906
    edited July 2016
    @klash2def and @LexDomino  the mods aren't here 24/7 sometimes it just takes a little before they can sift through all the reported posts.  Best thing to do is report it and not quote it because then the mods will have to sort through every quote and delete along with the original infraction.  No it isn't welcome here and yes its wrong just doesn't warrant me going all crazy when it will be deleted soon and forgotten.
    Are you onto something or just on something?
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