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Pokémon GO: a special raid will be added to the next Community Day

Community Days are a big component of “Pokémon GO”. They happen every month and allow players to try and catch an exclusive monster for a limited time. The next event of the mobile game will be centred on Deino. Following its quest, gamers will also have access to a special mission in which Zweilous will appear in 4-Star Raid Battles. If they can defeat this creature, Deino will spawn around the area, providing players with more chances of catching the rare Pokémon. For those interested, this month’s Community Day will take place on June 25.

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“Pokémon GO” is a mobile game

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Pokémon GO: the Lush Jungle event has introduced new monsters

Since the beginning of this year, Niantic has introduced a series of fun happenings in “Pokémon GO”, including special quests, Community Days and the Johto Tour. Now, fans of the mobile video game will have access to a unique event called Lush Jungle. It will enable players to try and capture different Bug- and Grass-type creatures.

According to Niantic, two exclusive monsters will be released during the happening, namely Tapu Lele, Lurantis and Fomantis. Unfortunately, none of the Shiny variants of these creatures will be available in this event. For those interested, Tapu Lele will be featured in Five-Star Raid Battles while the other two will be found in the wild.

Furthermore, the developers of the mobile game have a surprise for fans of Charizard. The starter Pokémon from the Kanto region will appear in Mega Raids during the Lush Jungle event. Moreover, the chances of encountering its Shiny variant have been increased. As such, this can be an interesting challenge for those who want to improve their collection of rare creatures.

Aside from these exclusive monsters, the happening also starts the second part of the Season of Alola Special Research story. Thus, fans will have accessed to a limited-time quest which can reward them with special prizes. For those interested, “Pokémon GO” is available on Android and iOS devices.

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“Pokémon GO” is a mobile game

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Pokémon GO: the “Festival of Colors” is introducing new creatures

A new event has been announced for “Pokémon GO”. It is called “Festival of Colors” and it will allow fans of the mobile video game to find exclusive monsters, including Oricorio. The latter is originally from the Kalos region and first appeared in “Pokémon X & Y”.

According to Niantic, the developing studio of the franchise, the upcoming happening will feature different versions of Oricorio. The Pom-pom type will be accessible to those playing from the Americans while those in Europe, Africa and the Middle East will be able to capture the Baile variant. Those in the Asia-Pacific region will find Sensu Oricorio. There is also a Pa’u version which will be showcased in specific areas such as the Caribbean and the Pacific Islands.

Aside from the exclusive Pokémon, players will also have access to special raids, challenges and a series of unique monsters to capture. The “Festival of Colors” was launched to honour the Hindu celebration of Holi. As such, it seems fit that the colourful creature was chosen for the event.

Other happenings are also showcased in “Pokémon GO” right now. For instance, players can take part in the “Season of Alola” which will run until June 1. It enables gamers to capture monsters from Generation 7 of the franchise.

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Pokémon GO: the “Mountains of Power” event has officially started

On January 7, Niantic unveiled a new event in “Pokémon GO”. It is called “Mountains of Power” and it is bound to appeal to long-time fans of the mobile franchise. As the series’ player base has dropped over the years, the developers have introduced special happenings to keep the community engaged.

Big events have always been worth looking forward to in “Pokémon GO” since they usually allow gamers to catch rare and unique monsters. These special quests also provide fans with free bonus raid passes which enable them to obtain more chances at getting exclusive creatures.

The latest happening of the mobile video game will be divided into different parts. First, players will be able to access special Timed Research Tasks which will allow them to win encounters with Beldum and Mawile. There are also Field Research missions which will feature Alolan Pokémon. The “Mountains of Power” event will have an increased spawn rate of specific creatures too. These include Ferroseed, Onix and Geodude.

In regards to raids and mega raids, gamers will be able to meet unique monsters like Heatran, Absol and Donphan. Aside from this event, Niantic is also planning the “Community Day” of January which will feature Bulbasaur. For those interested, “Pokémon GO” is available on iOS and Android devices.

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“Pokémon GO” is a mobile game

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Pokémon GO: a new monster was added to the mobile video game

The “Season of Heritage” is underway in “Pokémon GO”. As part of this happening, fans of the mobile game will have access to a series of mini-events. The latest one is called “Dragonspiral Descent” and it will allow gamers to catch a new monster. It is named Druddigon, the Dragon-type Pokémon. Its shiny variant will also be accessible in the title. This mini-quest will see increased appearances from other creatures too. These include Deino, Dratini, Vulpix and Trapinch. For those interested, “Pokémon GO” is available on Android and iOS devices.

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Druddigon can be found in “Pokémon GO”

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Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp: new contents were added to the game

Fans of “Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp” will be happy to hear that new personas have been unveiled. For those unfamiliar with the title, it is a mobile video game in which players can interact with campers and decorate differing living spaces. The project also features a plethora of characters. As part of the latest update, gamers will be able to access eight exclusive villagers. Some of them include Petri the Mouse, Shino the Deer and Tiansheng the Monkey. This patch is meant to celebrate the upcoming DLC of “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” which will come out in November. Furthermore, Nintendo has stated that the new villagers of “Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp” will appear in the expansion of the Switch game.

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New villagers were added to “Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp”

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Pokémon GO: a special Paris Fashion Week event has been announced

The developers of “Pokémon GO” have announced a new event in the mobile video game. It is based on the upcoming Paris Fashion Week. The competition will begin on October 2 and it will end on October 8.

For the duration of the event, several Pokémon will possess a special accessory when they are caught. Since the tournament will be accessible for an entire week, it will give players a lot of time to collect all the exclusive items. Furthermore, the creators of the mobile game have announced new field research tasks which gamers will be able to complete while trying to get all the accessories.

According to the creators of “Pokémon GO”, 4 monsters will have special items. Kirlia and Shinx will appear as raid bosses during the event and they will wear top hats. Smoochum will be accessible in 7 km eggs. Once it comes out, it will have a bow. Finally, gamers can discover Croagunk via surprise encounters in GO snapshots. It will have a backward cap.

Furthermore, the Longchamp x Pokémon Fashion Week event will see an increased spawn rates of specific creatures such as Minnccino, Mareep and Roselia. Players will also be gifted a free bag accessory which can be used by their characters.

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Pokémon GO: the new Community Day event will feature Gastly

The developers of “Pokémon GO” unveiled the name of the creature which will be included in the new “Community Day” challenge. It will be Gastly and the event will be held on July 19 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the player’s time zone. Gamers will also be able to get the Shiny variant of the Pokémon during the competition. Those who take part in PvP matches will really benefit from having Gastly in their teams since it can evolve into Gengar who possesses the Shadow Punch move. During the “Community Day” event, Incense will also last for three hours.

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The “Community Day” competition will be held on July 19

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Fire Emblem Heroes: the video game received a new legendary hero

Nintendo unveiled a trailer for “Fire Emblem Heroes”. This title is a free-to-play tactical RPG spin off of the “Fire Emblem” franchise. It introduces a new legendary hero to the series. He is named Seliph and players will be able to obtain him via a special event which is accessible from June 30 to July 6. This character was originally seen in the 1996 SNES title called “Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War”. Seliph is an exiled prince who has to claim his rightful place on the throne. For those interested, “Fire Emblem Heroes” is available on iOS and Android devices.

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Seliph is being introduced to “Fire Emblem Heroes”

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Video games: here are several titles that promote physical exercise

Since the huge success of “Pokémon GO” on mobile devices, many developers have been making their own video games promoting physical exercise. Most of these titles use Augmented Reality to create virtual overlay that can make everyday tasks more appealing, including working out. Below are some interesting instalments to try on mobile phones.

Zombies, Run!

Fans of horror games might be interested in “Zombies, Run!” It combines a fitness app with an apocalyptic narrative. Players control a “Runner” who needs to transport supplies between different compounds in a world overrun by zombies. With its compelling storyline, it is a great title for joggers.

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Orna: The GPS RPG

Developed by Cutlass Software, “Orna: The GPS RPG” is an instalment that revolves around turn-based JRPG elements. Gamers have to create their persona and interact with the real world to find dungeons, items shops and special quests.

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Harry Potter: Wizards Unite

After the success of “Pokémon GO”, Niantic has decided to take on another franchise with “Harry Potter: Wizards Unite”. Players can create their own character, design their wand and explore their neighbourhood to recover magical items called “Foundables”. The video game also allows gamers to cast spells. It is an interesting project to encourage players to exercise by taking a walk.

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AR games can make working out more interesting