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Pokemon Go has taken the entire world by storm! From avid Pokemon fans to curious youngsters, the game has become a pop culture sensation and an “excuse” to get more active… perhaps as part of Nintendo’s scheme to get us all healthier (oh the horror!) All fun aside, the game has become so globally popular that one would very likely run into a fellow player in almost any country or region they visited. So if you are traveling in the near future, consider these Pokemon Go benefits
Get to know the city you are visiting
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Granted, we would hope you would be adventuring already, but Pokemon Go offers a unique opportunity to more easily find the best spots for your adventures. Everyone knows the tourist spots to check out, but consider the areas that are popular (and for good reason!) with the locals. There are bound to be a lot of clumped Pokestops in major shopping sections, buildings, museums and so on. Just take a look at your app to see if there are any areas nearby that are thick with Pokestops and lures going on. If so, run (or walk) over to that spot! You’ll not only catch some great Pokemon but also get to know the city you are in at a much more personal and local level.
Meet other local or international players
Tons of people came out for the Pokemon GO CN Tower meetup!! #PokemonGo #PokemonGoToronto
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Speaking of the locals, we just thought of a fantastic way to break the ice. Perhaps start with a casual “Any good Pokemon nearby?” or “Do you have any rare/cool Pokemon” or “What team are you on?”. Even if you are not on the same team, it opens the door for a chance to battle nearby – remember to never judge a player by their team! The best part about playing Pokemon Go while traveling is the likelihood that you will come across a fellow international traveler. If you didn’t have a lot to talk about already, now you have a day’s worth.
If you aren’t an ice-breaker type of person and prefer more organized meetups, have no fear! There are large-scale, organized meetup groups for Pokemon Go in virtually any city. You will be able to see where the group is meeting and how many people are attending. Check out Los Angeles and New York for inspiration. Making international and local friends can be great, but if you’re in the dating pool you may have found your Pokemon match. Pokemon Go dates have become common on dating sites such as OkCupid and Tinder. With a common interest (or passion) and a date theme, things are bound to go swimmingly. And at least if your date isn’t a good match for you, you can still have fun running around for Pokemon. What a time to be dating!
Explore different areas for different Pokemon
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While you’re running around to all the Pokestops in a new city, you might get a little tired of catching 20 Ratatats while wandering Downtown. To avoid the monotony of the game, its best to change up your itinerary each day to test out different sites. We know that Pokemon spawn in different sites, such as grass types near parks and forest and water types by the beach or lakes, so if you’re looking to fill up your Pokedex its best to visit the various neighborhoods of a new city. Maybe take on day to stroll along the beach, and the next visit a state or national park.
Crowd sourcing groups are also working on mapping all the areas where different types of Pokemon are likely to spawn, aka Poke Nests. As these grow with more and more data you’ll be able to see all the hotspots for all the Pokemon your missing. I’m looking at you Scyther!
Play away all those vacation calories
Just because you are on vacation does not mean you have to gain weight! Granted, it is more socially-acceptable to gain a few pounds while lounging on the beaches in Mexico, but what if there was a way to keep the vacation pounds off while still enjoying yourself? You see where we are going with this. Play Pokemon Go, keep the vacation weight off. In fact, you may just lose a few pounds!
Save Money!
Businesses and attractions are cashing in on the sudden rush of millennials to Pokestop-rich downtown and old town districts with discounts for confirmed players. Many bars in the Bay Area are offering drink discounts if you catch a Pokemon nearby, while some restaurants and stores give discounts depending on your team. Surprisingly, museums in LA are encouraging visitors to play the games too, offering discounts as low as 50%, such as the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). Pokemon Go may seem like a frivolous, silly waste of time, but it can actually save you a bit of money on your next trip.
On an extra heartwarming note, Philly Animal Shelter in Philadelphia is offering adoption discounts for players who catch a Pokemon or conquer a gym at their shelter. If you catch one, you’ll receive a 50% discount, but if you take a gym, you get a pet for free!
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Vortex? Doom? Castlevania Dracula? SSF2? Barman returns? Syndicate? Saturday night slam masters?
Also European/ japanese exclusives like terranigma. Cannon fodder. Sensible soccer. final fight 3….?
And castlevania 4/harvest moon and donkey Kong country should not be down in the sub top 20… C'mon dude. Sacrifice one of ur beloved rpg' s or Tetris… only chrono trig/Mario rpg/earthbound and of course zelda need to be in top 40 or so… (I hate final fantasy)
As much as l like nowadays games such as GOW series, or COD, GT and the hyper realistic GTA, as well as recognizing that graphics are awsome and had been the aim of many videogames, you know, to get it improved, but I feel thar videogames have lost its charm. I mean, videogames with top graphics are more and more like imitations of reality than a paralel world that might not be as good looking, but inspired a lot more of imagination. I know kids arent the same anymore, but I miss the way a simple game like mario world, DK, top gear, even older ones like sonic, got me do involved by sparking my immagination. It's like reading a book compared to Watching a movie, no effects can match your mind.
I can't blame you guys for what you voted for… but this list also shows the unfortunate situation that you guys were deprived of two SNES classics that deserve to be in the top 5-10.
Metal Combat: Battle Clash II. THIS WAS MADE BY NINTENDO. It was an amazing sequel that did things you would never expect from a Nintendo game. Unfortunately, because it was a Super Scope game a lot of people didn't pick it up. But it is one of those rare games that still holds up today, even without nostalgia. It was also one of Nintendo's first forays into making a game that was story-driven: even battle opened and closed with dialogue that moved the story forward, as well as plot twists and alternate endings (depending on your skill).
Terranigma: This was an action RPG that Japan oddly enough released in Europe, but not here in the west. It was very atmospheric, and really became heady and interesting after the first few dungeons when a major plot twist revealed that you were essentially the only human left alive on Earth. You then travel the world seeking to revive the continents and restoring the world.
I highly suggest emulating both games as you are not likely to be able to obtain your own copies. Or a superscope.
Anyone else remember a little game called Secret of Evermore? It was Secret of Mana Perfected. It still ranks as, in my opinion, one of the greatest RPG's with a fantastic setting, characters and some wonderful gameplay.
It was simple, fast to pick up and almost impossible to put back down.
No?
Just me?
Alright.
i played almost all of these games. except the ones with low graphic art like f-zero, mario kart, castlevania, metroid etc. contra had low graphic but very enjoyable with co-op.
earthbound, ff should be top5.
idk how many times i've replayed crono trigger and earthworm jim. others mostly 75%.
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its SUPER impossible for me to play games with my "friends" since they only play mobile games and they dont have a gaming pc
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25 is barely enough to do the SNES justice, there are other awesome games on there that could make the list more than some of the titles you had on there, games like Pilotwings, Sim City, ActRaiser 1+2, Soul Blazer, Illusion of Gaia, Terranigma, Lufia 1+2, Demon's Crest, Secret of Evermore, Skyblazer, The Firemen, Legend of the Mystical Ninja, Stunt Race FX, Breath of Fire 1+2, Dragon View, Zombies ate my neighbors, Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts, Killer Instinct, Lost Vikings 1+2, Shadowrun… So many good memories…
Why wasn't Zombies Ate My Neighbors on this list!?!! That game is honestly one of the greatest, craziest, and hardest games on the SNES! The music alone can stick with you forever and the many enemies you had to fight against will leave a permanent mental scar that lasts far beyond after turning the game off. ""Chainsaw Hedgemaze Mayhem"", the dolls, Snakeoids, the ants, etc. Anyone who's played ZAMN knows what I'm talking about.
As much as l like nowadays games such as GOW series, or COD, GT and the hyper realistic GTA, as well as recognizing that graphics are awsome and had been the aim of many videogames, you know, to get it improved, but I feel thar videogames have lost its charm. I mean, videogames with top graphics are more and more like imitations of reality than a paralel world that might not be as good looking, but inspired a lot more of imagination. I know kids arent the same anymore, but I miss the way a simple game like mario world, DK, top gear, even older ones like sonic, got me do involved by sparking my immagination. It's like reading a book compared to Watching a movie, no effects can match your mind.
I was always a sega fan. Always liked sega music better. Like Ecco, Flashback, Sonic. And didnt like MIDI style on SNES. But have to agree that Populous and RnR Racing sounds a way better. Thanks for vid, it will help me to pick a game. All i had till today is namelist and no idea what to play – random pick was disappointing
Good job friend. I haven't played everyone games. But for example games like: marvel heroes, wwf wrestlemania, chopfliter, sonic, rehn and stimpy among others are epic games that aren't in your video, is only a suggestion because i like a lot your video. greetings from colombia.