APokemon GOplayer stumbled upon a real-life PokeStop while in search of obtainable items and Pokemon in the wild.Pokemon GOplayers may quickly prepare for their next catch and meet other Pokemon Trainers by visiting PokeStops in their local areas.
Pokemon GOcontinues to be a popular title nearly seven years after its worldwide launch for Android and iOS. Alongside new Pokemon,Pokemon GOreceives a steady flow of updates every month with new raids and events to participate in. Fans may also look forward toPokemon GO Fest 2023in London, England and Osaka, Japan this August. Pokemon GO Fest 2023 will also make a stop in New York City later that month, allowing Pokemon Trainers from across the US to meet in the major city. PokeStops will likely become busier as the annual event approaches, and one player managed to find a real-life PokeStop during their travels.
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Pokemon GOplayer Vano recently discovered a real-life PokeStop in River Falls, Wisconsin mimicking the blue icon that appears within the in-game map. Unlike PokeStops in thePokemon GOmap, this PokeStop is partially covered in snow due to Wisconsin’s current climate. Fortunately, Vano was still able to scan the PokeStop using thePokemon GO’sAR scanning feature. By scanning the PokeStop, Niantic gains data about the location while keeping the in-game map up-to-date and potentially gaining more insight about its own AR technology for future developments.
PokeStops have several vital functions inPokemon GOthat are vital toward a Pokemon Trainer’s growth.Pokemon GOplayers may visit PokeStopsto gain several rewards including Pokemon Eggs, Pokeballs, gifts, and much more. Wild Pokemon normally gather around PokeStops, and players may place Lure Modules to cause even more Wild Pokemon to appear nearby. Further, Field Research tasks may be acquired at PokeStops, which may be completed for additional rewards.
The real-life PokeStop is unable to spin, but it faithfully represents the icon thatPokemon GOplayers have grown familiar with for several years. Moreover, the PokeStop serves as a physical waypoint that nearbyPokemon GOplayers in Wisconsin may travel to by following the in-game map. The heavy snow may become an obstacle for those seeking to capture Pokemon in the surrounding area, however.
While traveling to PokeStops and obtaining items, active players may anticipate the impending arrival ofnew Gen 5 Pokemonthis May. For those still interested inPokemon GO, the amount of new content arriving soon should keep players busy leading into Pokemon GO Fest in August.
Pokemon GOis available now for Android and iOS.
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