Pokemon Go 2017 Updates: +5,000 Starbucks PokeStops Announced; Magikarp To Bring Surprises

By Maria Follet - 16 Jan '17 05:20AM
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Pokemon Go should not only be called as like a one-hit wonder. Years were spent for this and in just one day, millions of people around the world never missed the chance to download such application. Through the use of virtual reality, Pokemon Go "trainers" can fight their pocket monsters versus others like it's a real-to-life competition.

And this year, more surprises and perks await for those who are still addicts to Pokemon Go. Reports are already out in the open about Pokemon Go Legendary's release is now so soon and that's according to Express. There are even information that releasing it during Chinese New Year may be possible. However, it still remains debatable and to be confirmed as of this writing.

There are now names of the pocket monsters that will be featured on the game's second comeback. These include names like Articuno, Moltres, and Zapdos. Aside from the reported Pokemon Go Legendary, there are now news about the game's extension of its fanbase.

According to Daily Star, in the United States alone, there are now more or less five thousand Starbucks locations as PokeStops. In the same article, Niantics, joyfully shared this information, along with also informing that there will be more PokeStops as the trainers and masters' journey will go on. They did this in order for the gamers to be more immersed with the community they are in during the game.

Nevertheless, it is still unsure whether there will be an extension of Starbucks promotion outside the country though Niantics is still optimistic that time will come for it to become a reality. Meanwhile, buzz around tells that there will be updates to PokeMon Magikarp.

A particular analyst of Pokemon Go named S.Dangles is very convinced that the next PokeMon Go event will take place at April 1, which is also known by many as April Fools Day. According to Dangles, it will also be the day where one of the highlights is Magikarp. Slash Gear further says that there is a possibility that all of Poke Medals as well.

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