Six things you have to know the phenomenon Pokémon Go – La Voz del Interior

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1 What is it

This is the game which Nintendo arrives in the world of smartphones. Based on the historical anime and game the 1980s, the Japanese company created an interactive adventure that puts one foot in augmented reality, bringing gamers literally out of their homes: they must find Pokémon in the real world, and gather Pokeballs in pokeparadas located in existing locations such as public places, monuments or places. For all that, of course, it needs to move. Much of the success that is reaping is that it captures a whole new generation of players eager augmented reality, and also recovers the old gamers, you will definitely see this revival with some nostalgic enthusiasm.

2. technical requirements

in the case of Android, it works on devices with Android 4.4 to Android 6.0.1 (Android N will run in the final version of this operating system); the recommended resolution is 720 x 1280 pixels (not optimized for tablets); we need a good internet connection (wi-fi, 3G, or 4G, though as you have to move, wi-fi is complicated); GPS and location services enabled. Apple devices from iPhone 5 and iOS 8 onwards. For more information, the official Facebook Pokemon Go Argentina has an extensive list of devices that support the game. . Buscalo up

3. Can you play in Argentina?

Officially, but it was released in United States, Australia and New Zealand, in fact only appears in Google Play to add to the wish list. And while it is possible to find the apk app or outside Apple stores and Android, from Pokémon Go strongly recommend not to install them. “We understand your desire to capture and train Pokémon in the real world. Please ask only install the software through the PlayStore or AppStore when it becomes available. The unofficial versions of Pokémon GO downloaded from third-party websites can contain malware or viruses. we continue updating the server to increase our capacity to accommodate more players every day and prepare to launch GO Pokémon all regions, “ read on the official Facebook of Pokémon Global Go. For now, we only know that will “soon” to Europe.

4. Important Facts to take account

If you still install it, consider that you may find little activity, and that will depend on the number of active servers in your area. In addition, unlike the official deployment, the place of pokeparadas be random and sometimes even illogical. In addition, acceptance of conformity you are allowing the application to “see” exactly what your camera captures, in addition to providing accurate data and, of course geolocation of your activity. Not least the fact that battery consumption is huge (Remember that have activated all the time the screen, camera and GPS smartphone), just as it is very likely that your data package runs out very quickly to use it on 3G or 4G

5. Virtual Game, real dangers

Imagine that is already complicated walk with the smartphone hand at the screen, so they were exposed to a rush attempt. Well, now it is also possible for everyone (players and thieves who take advantage) pokeparadas know where they are, and therefore know what area will be absorbed passersby in a game that involves augmented reality and therefore distracted. CBS News reported these days no less than four game-related incidents. From Pokémon Company International and Niantic, Inc. even issued a statement recognizing be aware of the problem. “We encourage all playing Pokémon Go to be aware of their surroundings and play with friends when they go to new or unusual places. Please remember to be alert and safe all the time. In addition, there are numerous cases of falls, injuries , bumps and bruises related to the dynamics of the game: walking watching a screen contains risks of accidents

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