The advent of PokemonGo has got gamers up and out of their chairs, couches and houses and on the go.  You can’t cheat the system riding in your car or bike, you must walk.  Never before have I seen such a great use of gamification translating directly to improved health.  This game is GOOD for people.  The game helps with general fitness, movement, finger dexterity and social anxiety.  Gamers of all ages, noobies and veterans alike are prowling the streets in search of the rarest pokemon. Join me today in the Pokemovement with Team Mystic (at level 5).

If you don’t know of this game/phenomenon. It’s called Pokemon GO.  The concept is simple. There’s 151 pokemon.. and you gotta catch em all.  Within the game there are pokestops, and pokegyms and a random splattering of pokemon scattered throughout the world.  The goal is simple. Physically travel around in search of the pokemon, hit up pokestops to find some random items to help you on your adventure, and battle it out at gyms to represent your team in a king of the hill fashion.  You can also hatch eggs which can give you pokemon that you will not have access to in your area.  A friend of mine, Mike who claims to be allergic to exercise told me his plans to venture around his neighbourhood in search for stops.  He walked 5km over the weekend just to hatch an egg.  If you know Mike like I do you would know how much this simple game has the power to change.

Now that you know what the world is talking about stay posted for my series on PokeProblems and tips to improve your gameplay.

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