History Heartwarming / PokemonGo

* In March 2020 during 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 Pokeballs 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.

* The promotional artwork for GO Fest 2020 shows the GO Rocket leaders casually hanging out with the gym 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.

* In March 2020 during 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 March 2020 during 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.

-->-- '''Website/{{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"]]''

* The number of suicides in Tojinbo has been [[http://www.vg247.com/2016/10/01/pokemon-go-is-preventing-suicides-at-infamous-japanese-cliffs/amp/ greatly reduced]] [[InterruptedSuicide after becoming a popular hotspot for Pokémon GO players]]. Doubles as CrowningMomentOfFunny and HilariousInHindsight. [[SocializationBonus Turns out]], Pokémon GO prevented Japanese players (and the public in general) from being DrivenToSuicide, which is a major problem in Pokémon's homeland of Japan.

** 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]].

--> '''Spark''': "Blanche, drink this."\\
'''Blanche''': "Spark, this is a Potion. I'm not a Pokemon, stop."\\
'''Spark''': "It's not a Potion, it's a Max Potion."\\
'''Blanche''': "[[VisibleSilence ...]]"\\
'''Spark''': "Oy, I tested it, OK? What's good enough for my kids is good enough for me."\\
'''Candela''': "Did you just call your Pokémon your kids?"\\
'''Spark''': "Damn straight."

* [[http://www.vg247.com/2016/10/01/pokemon-go-is-preventing-suicides-at-infamous-japanese-cliffs/amp/ The number of suicides in Tojinbo is greatly reduced]] [[InterruptedSuicide after becoming a popular hotspot for Pokémon GO players.]] Doubles as CrowningMomentOfFunny and HilariousInHindsight. [[SocializationBonus Turns out]], Pokémon GO prevented Japanese players (and public in general) from being DrivenToSuicide, which is a major problem in Pokémon's homeland of Japan.

* The appraisal system--your team leaders talking about how strong your Pokemon are, and often ending it with a SoProudOfYou type message.

'''Candela''': "Did you just call your Pokemon your kids?"\\

* A little boy made and sold glo-in-the-dark buttons for safe game playing.

* [[http://www.vg247.com/2016/10/01/pokemon-go-is-preventing-suicides-at-infamous-japanese-cliffs/amp/ The number of suicides in Tojinbo is greatly reduced]] [[InterruptedSuicide after becoming a popular hotspot for Pokémon GO players.]] Doubles as CrowningMomentOfFunny and HilariousInHindsight. [[ValuesDissonance Turns out]], Pokémon GO prevented Japanese players (and public in general) from being DrivenToSuicide, which is a major problem in Pokémon's homeland of Japan.

* [[http://www.vg247.com/2016/10/01/pokemon-go-is-preventing-suicides-at-infamous-japanese-cliffs/amp/ The number of suicides in Tojinbo is greatly reduced after becoming a popular hotspot for Pokémon GO players.]] Doubles as CrowningMomentOfFunny and HilariousInHindsight.

* You can now assign a specific Pokémon to be your "buddy." Aside from being a useful gameplay mechanic (walking with an active buddy Pokémon allows you to collect candy for that Pokémon's evolutionary line, making it easier to evolve and power up), you also see your buddy's face beside yours on the map's HUD, and will show up beside you on the player screen. Small Pokémon may even be shown perching on your shoulder!

* You can now assign a specific Pokémon to be your "buddy." Aside from being a useful gameplay mechanic (walking with an active buddy Pokémon allows you to collect candy for that Pokémon's evolutionary line, making it easier to evolve), you also see your buddy's face beside yours on the map's HUD, and will show up beside you on the player screen. Small Pokémon may even be shown perching on your shoulder!

* You can now assign a specific Pokémon to be your "buddy." Aside from being a useful gameplay mechanic (walking with an active buddy Pokémon allows you to collect candy for that Pokémon's evolutionary line), you also see your buddy's face beside yours on the map's HUD, and will show up beside you on the player screen. Small Pokémon may even be shown perching on your shoulder!