History Heartwarming / PokemonGo

* Due to an error preventing some players from finding Shiny Shadow Pokémon from Rocket encounters, Niantic assembled a ''"Rocket Compensation Box"'' on the 27th October, 2020 [[AuthorsSavingThrow as an apology to said players]] ''(and making it easier to collect Strange Eggs as well.)'' Aside from being a nice gesture and a welcome surprise ''(since many casual players probably didn't even notice an issue)'', in a meta sense, it could also be symbolic of Team Rocket considering the player a WorthyOpponent and giving players their due, given the presentation of said item, which is in Rocket colors.

* On September 9, 2017, the NYPD put up a barricade around Columbus Circle because of protesters who want to tear down a statue, while an EX Raid was happening at the same location. [[https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/6z3ypo/unique_situation_with_the_exclusive_raid_in/ The police allowed those with passes through to prevent them from missing out on Mewtwo]].

** Even if you're not using them as Buddy, the [[ArtEvolution uprated rendition]] of certain cute Pokémon made them look like adorably animated plush dolls, ranging from [[UglyCute Spinarak]] to [[TastesLikeDiabetes Skitty]]. [[BadAssAdorable Some fully-evolved ones]] like [[NiceGirl Blissey]] and [[OurDragonsAreDifferent Altaria]] also count.

** Even if you're not using them as Buddy, the [[ArtEvolution uprated rendition]] of certain cute Pokémon made them look like adorably animated plush dolls, ranging from [[UglyCute Spinarak]] to [[TastesLikeDiabetes Skitty]]. [[BadAssAdorable Some fully-evolved ones]] like [[NiceGirl Blissey]] and [[OurDragonsAreDifferent Altaria]] [[UpToEleven also count]].

-> ''"Maybe the most beautiful part about Pokemon GO is how broadly appealing it is - it's not closed off to a select group of hardcore fans, it's being appreciated by people from every walk of life. And in times fraught with division and in-fighting, it's a thing that seems to be beaming with positivity and inclusiveness. Whether it's friendly jostling about team allegiances, friendly reminders from local authorities, or kids setting up lemonade stands at [=PokeStops=], '''it's something that's becoming universally-recognized as common ground.'''"''

* A minor example, but an update to the game made it so that you can't transfer Pokemon you've marked as favorites--meaning that if you're ever doing a mass transfer of those twenty Pidgeys you caught, you ''won't'' accidentally transfer your favorite Pikachu (however, this only works if you've downloaded the update).

** If you chose a baby Pokemon as your buddy, on the player screen it will show you holding the Pokemon in your arms.

* As of December 18, 2019, many players have obtained the "Buddy Adventure" feature, in which you can bond with your Buddy Pokemon, play with it, feed it berries, etc. Not to mention your Buddy Pokemon will now follow you around on the overworld and often run or fly around your avatar. If you tap on it, it'll sometimes give you a little smiley face speech bubble!

* In March 2020 during [[UsefulNotes/COVID19Pandemic the COVID-19 pandemic,]] since most people were either going outside less or staying in altogether, the game gave the option to buy 30 incense for 1 [=PokeCoin=], and halved the walking distance for eggs. In the weeks that followed, they did the same with 100 Poke Balls and 50 Great Balls. They also made it so that players could access Gyms from slightly further away than usual, so they didn't have to get too close to other players, and removed the "walk 2km for five battles" restriction in the Go Battle League, meaning players got 25 battles for free. Team Rocket Balloons were also introduced, meaning you didn't have to go to Pokestops to find them.
** As of October 2020, all of these measures are still in place. Niantic takes its players' health seriously.
* The promotional artwork for GO Fest 2020 shows the GO Rocket leaders casually hanging out with the team leaders. Cliff, Blanche and Spark are feeding their Pokemon while Candela is seen directing Sierra to something she'd presumably enjoy. Arlo's the only one not socialising, but the fact that he doesn't seem to be making any effort to disrupt the fun implies he's enjoying himself as well.
* Due to an error preventing some players from finding Shiny Shadow Pokemon from Rocket encounters, Niantic assembled a ''"Rocket Compensation Box"'' on the 27th October, 2020 [[AuthorsSavingThrow as an apology to said players]] ''(and making it easier to collect Strange Eggs as well.)'' Aside from being a nice gesture and a welcome surprise ''(since many casual players probably didn't even notice an issue)'', in a meta sense, it could also be symbolic of Team Rocket considering the player a WorthyOpponent and giving players their due, given the presentation of said item, which is in Rocket colours.

* In March 2020 during [[UsefulNotes/COVID19Pandemic the COVID-19 pandemic,]] since most people were either going outside less or staying in altogether, the game gave the option to buy 30 incense for 1 PokeCoin, and halved the walking distance for eggs. In the weeks that followed, they did the same with 100 Poke Balls and 50 Great Balls. They also made it so that players could access Gyms from slightly further away than usual, so they didn't have to get too close to other players, and removed the "walk 2km for five battles" restriction in the Go Battle League, meaning players got 25 battles for free. Team Rocket Balloons were also introduced, meaning you didn't have to go to Pokestops to find them.

-->-- '''Dorkly''', ''[[http://www.dorkly.com/post/79564/8-reasons-why-pokemon-go-is-the-most-important-game-of-the-decade "8 Reasons Why Pokémon Go is the Greatest Game Ever/Most Important Game of the Decade"]]''