I often wonder, do creatures with two heads think the same thing at any given time? Say one is hungry, but the other one wants to go to the toilet? |
As a marketing guy, I'm always on the constant lookout for trends that may benefit my brand (Spyder helmets of course!). When this Pokemania happened, wanting to know what it's all about, I whipped out my android, went to the Play store, and downloaded the game. It's the most downloaded game by the way.
My geeky computer gaming days wete past behind me. Or so I thought. Never did I play Clash of Clans or any trending android games. Well I do have a crossword game installed, but it's something that I need to keep my edge, and doesn't really count. Ok, so started playing, just to see how we can take advantage of its ability to drive traffic to our stores. Damn it, I'm hooked!
I say this is the weirdest GPS map I downloaded! No place names! |
There's plenty of room for more buttons weeee! |
Oh yeah! I'm floating on water! Sometimes I can even walk at 100 kilometers per hour! I must be Superman! |
But alas! Due to numerous reports of idiots blocking traffic, and accidents, Niantic, the game developer wised up. The update detects if you're traveling at more than 15kmh and will tell you so. Also almost zero pokemons will be seen. Pfffft! There goes my gaming rig.
It's actually just fair. They wanted us to walk, forcing is to lose some weight, and as far a I wanted to cheat, no I wouldn't be able to.
It's a nice game admittedly. Despite the simplicity of the game. We do know that we looking forward to that update where we can trade and even battle legendary pokemons. But until then , we can only wait eagerly.
Some wishlist for the game :
1. Offline stuff to do. The amount of people trying to log in all at the same time, there are times we wouldn't be able to. So might as well do something while the servers free up. Such as being able to play a mini games, etc.
2. Meet virtually, see their avatars on the map.
3. Trade via Bluetooth.
4. More customizable avatar! I mean come on, we all look like each other!
5. Place names on the map.
Happy pokemon hunting guys!
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