GPS Gaming The Way Of The Future Or Population Control?
Hello my fair Steemians (not sure of a name for us... do we have anything official yet?) it would appear Steem.it isnt the only digital advacement making headlines.
As the latest Pokemon game hit app stores in a few different locations yesterday morning fresh out of beta version (released later in the USA that day), people crowded together patiently counting the seconds waiting for their chance to download the latest poke'gamer craze. I myself have been waiting patiently up in Canada for a chance to hop on out in the real world, catch me a Charmader, and at long last fulfill a lifelong dream. That's right, its on the bucket list right after a threesome with twins and racing an avalanche down the side of a mountain on my snowboard (preferably winning but I'll take what I can get), that is how highly I value my Charmaders!
Back on track, so far not one person has died or been injured yet, but I use the word yet lightly. If we thought people walking into the streets without looking was in issue before, I can only imagine what this new style of GPS gaming will help bring to the table when it comes to pedestrians. Will people play this game while walking to work? While at work? In the office? Operating heavy equipment? How about driving in their cars? In malls and other crowded areas congesting traffic? My guess falls under the "not everyone will but for sure some will category."
"A Pokemaster's journey is dangerous: Australian police issue warning about Pokemon Go
Pokemon Go may be captivating Pokemon trainers around the world, but Australia's Northern Territory police have offered a reminder that a Pokemaster must always be vigilant."
Why I Don't Blame The Tool
Now I will never proceed to blame the tool for the acts of the user, I use the same analogy for religion and guns, people make their minds up all day long about varying topics from what to eat, to where to go, who to see, and every little variable in between. The decision may be made based on outside factors that help influence that said choice, but the decision ultimately rests with the individual. I see this as a personal choice, back in the day when I did stuff that was "cool" (besides playing Pokemon obviously I still do that SUPER COOL activity lol) I wouldn't skateboard into traffic back in the day i see no reason why someone would go catch a Pokemon in the middle of traffic provided they were staying aware of their surroundings. Which brings up another question are we able to both concentrate on the game while staying aware enough of our surroundings to maintain an adequate level of safety at the same time?
Only time will tell.
Steemit may be blazing a trail with social media but Pokemon happens to be blazing the trail with new aged mobile GPS gaming. Could Pokemon Go give birth to a whole new genre of games? We shall see.
Either way it appears the game has had a successful first launch, although it seems servers are down or did go down in the United States people are either flocking to get the game, or like myself waiting patiently with baited breath.
N.G.89
A few links with some extra info
- http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2016/07/07/the-5-biggest-problems-with-pokemon-go/#f589d602dc8f
- http://www.idigitaltimes.com/pokemon-go-beginners-guide-catching-battling-and-everything-you-need-know-544262
- http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/07/07/why-people-wont-shut-up-pokemon-go/86795984/