Pokémon Go is fast becoming one of the most popular games for mobile devices ever. Taking the popular Pokémon franchise and combining it with augmented reality has led to an entirely new gaming experience that thousands are excited to engage in. Whether you are a first time Pokémon fan or you have followed the franchise over the past 2 decades, Pokémon Go offers every person an experience that is found nowhere else. If you are interested in exploring the world around you and playing a fun game, then you will be happy to know that it is free to play.
While there are a ton of benefits to playing Pokémon Go (more exercise, getting out more, finding friends, working together, etc.) there are also problems that have developed as people have played the game. Primarily, medical injuries are climbing with unaware Pokemon Go players. Exploring this topic further, we investigate 5 broad categories of actions where different injuries can result. Let’s begin!
Unaware While Walking
The majority of Pokémon Go players will be playing the game while walking around outdoors. A great way to get in a little exercise, there are stories emerging of people being unaware and walking into signposts and trees. There are also examples […]