Pokémon Go creator is making a game with the NBA

This story about interesting concepts, boiled down, in 1:10 minutes.

What’s the fuss?

The team behind the mobile phenomenon Pokémon GO is partnering with the NBA to make a basketball-like version of the game. Will it work?

The situation

In the summer of 2016, absolutely everyone was playing the mobile game Pokémon GO.

• The title popularized the incorporation of real-world GPS map data into its gameplay, meaning that players would have to physically get out of their homes to enjoy the game to the fullest.
• Although not at its peaks, the game is still incredibly popular with around 70 million active players worldwide.

The game’s creator, Niantic, has announced an official NBA-licensed game called NBA All-World.

• With a similar concept to Pokémon GO, players will travel around the real world to meet famous NBA players.
• Players will also find certain digital places to pick up new items, upgrades, and clothing to make their in-game avatars more fashionable.

Boiling it down

Pokémon GO worked because it emulated what Pokémon Trainers do in the video games and the animé.

• At the rip age of 10, such lucky individuals would explore their world to capture and battle creatures called Pokémon to become the best like no one ever was.
• This game is probably the best way to actually experience the life of a Trainer, which is why it became such a worldwide hit.

This doesn’t mean that any augmented reality, location tracking game such as Pokémon GO will be an instant hit.

• Other franchises such as Harry Potter and Ghostbusters tried to copy Pokémon’s success, but never quite found its footing.
• NBA All-World better find a way to translate the basketball experience in an authentic way, otherwise it’ll be likely the game bites the dust.

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