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How Did Pokemon Go Start? A Look into Its Adventurous Origins

How Did Pokemon Go Start? A Look into Its Adventurous Origins
Nic Weber

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Ever wondered how the adventure of catching virtual creatures while exploring the real world began? Let’s dive into the origins of Pokemon GO, the game that combines virtual fun with physical exploration.

Curiosity about how Pokemon GO came to be is quite common. It’s a game that has changed the way we look at mobile gaming, seamlessly blending the virtual and the real world. So, how did it start?

The Short and Sweet Start of Pokemon GO

Pokemon GO started as a collaboration between Niantic, Nintendo, and The Pokemon Company. It was born from the idea of an April Fool’s joke in collaboration with Google in 2014, which involved catching Pokemon in the real world using Google Maps. The positive reception led to its development into a full-fledged mobile game.

By combining Niantic’s expertise in augmented reality (AR) technology from their previous game, Ingress, with the beloved Pokemon franchise, Pokemon GO was officially released on July 6, 2016. It quickly became a global sensation, encouraging players to explore their surroundings in search of Pokemon.

Catch ‘Em All and Earn Rewards with Playbite

Fans of Pokemon GO will be thrilled to know that the adventure doesn’t stop in the real world. With the Playbite app, you can continue your quest for Pokemon fun and even earn PokeCoins just by playing casual games. Imagine expanding your Pokemon journey while racking up rewards that can enhance your Pokemon GO experience!

Download the Playbite app now, and start playing fun games to earn PokeCoins. Who knows? Your next Poke adventure could be funded by your Playbite winnings!

Win PokeCoins by playing fun games on Playbite
Win PokeCoins by playing fun games on Playbite

In case you’re wondering: Playbite simply makes money from (not super annoying) ads and (totally optional) in-app purchases. It then uses that money to reward players with really cool prizes!

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