Die hard fans, like Argueta,  who were there from the beginning, some of which still had their Pokemon Card collections, had their prayers answered, not only are they able to play a new Pokemon game, but now they can go out and hunt them themselves.

With outside pressures from social media, almost instantly, Pokemon Go broke records receiving over 75 million downloads.

Soon, everyone was playing Pokemon Go. News circuits couldn’t stop talking about it.With such a diverse appeal, Pokemon Go dominated the summer.

However, Pokemon Go has received a lot of mixed reviews from the media. News Circuits were reporting a lot of unfortunate situations people got into while playing the game. There was a lot of trespassing, robbing, and there was even an instance in which a person discovered a dead body while playing the game. But there are are many benefits associated with playing the game, a big one being exercise.

For years, scientists and parents have commented about the lack of exercise the average teen was receiving.

But since Pokemon Go came out, streets and parks have been flooded with a wide range of people. Not only were people going outside but they were exercising without even knowing.

According to the Independent, the average person plays 43 minutes a day walking and will catch about 22 Pokemons. That means that a man will lose about 13.7 pounds a day while a woman will lose 16.27 pounds.

The amount of time that it take the eggs to hatch depends on how much a person walks. So people have no choice to walk if they want those eggs to hatch.

Not only does Pokemon Go promote exercise but it is also very educational. To restock pokeballs, players have to go to poke stops, which are strategically placed at landmarks and historical buildings. This makes it easier for people to be more informed about not only the landmarks and buildings, but about their neighbourhoods.

However, because there are predators who use the game for their advantages, it is always  important to be careful.

Another benefit of Pokemon Go is that it connects people.It is very easy to strike up a conversation with a person who is playing the same game as you.

Although it is important to stay cautious and aware of your surroundings, at the end of the day, Pokemon Go is a game and should be treated as such. So go out there and catch some Pokemon!