Pokémon Go Turns Two In Singapore Two years have passed since the launch of Pokémon Go (PoGo). Many have abandoned the game, but the augmented reality game still has its fair share of hardcore trainers, myself included. A Telegram channel dedicated to catching rare and “perfect” Pokémon in Singapore has around 11,500 subscribers, while the PoGo Facebook group boasts 91,000 members. By the way, the top ranking trainer in the world who has clocked the most exp – Brandon Tan – is a fellow Singaporean as well. Go Team Singapore! Even though most trainers have stopped playing the game, it’s safe to say that the game is far from being dead — at least in Singapore. Here are 8 reasons why I’m still playing this “lame” game that many have already uninstalled. 1. Exploring undiscovered places Pokémon Go has given me extra incentives to head out and explore areas in Singapore that I wouldn’t have gone to otherwise. For example, I wouldn’t have discovered Tampines Central Park – a local PoGo hotspot – in all its natural beauty, if not for the game. In addition, I’m a lot more familiar with the estate that I’m staying in, as a result of playing […]
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