Pokémon Go is bringing couples together

Video games have a way of connecting people, either through a community or through actually needing other players to accomplish something within a game. Pokémon Go has had a big focus on community over the last few years, creating a bunch of features to bring people together, like Campfire and RSVP-ing to raids. People enjoy connecting and meeting with others, so I am not surprised to see relationships form around the love of catching Pokémon in your local area. At Pokémon Go Fest Paris earlier this year, Pokémon Go actually played a major role in a few couples getting engaged. You see, they allowed trainers who were attending to register their interest in a special proposal during the event. This ticket would allow a couple to take a photo with one of the Mascot Pokémon (and Paris had Mimikyu out for the first time!), making Pokémon a key part of the proposal.  ... [MORE]