Episode 1 - Pokemon GO Go go (go) ((go))

In our inaugural episode of eConnXn's Casual Corner, Mark and Peter take a look at the cultural phenomenon that is Pokemon Go! 

*to the Pokemon Theme tune*

Learn how to be the very best, like no one ever was.  To catch them is your real test, but to love the gamer is our cause! eXn!

In our inaugural episode of eConnXn's Casual Corner, Mark and Peter take a look at the cultural phenomenon that is Pokemon Go!  *to the Pokemon Theme tune* Learn how to be the very best, like no one ever was.  To catch them is your real test, but to love the gamer is our cause!

Episode 1 - Pokemon Go Show Notes

Intro 

• Introduce news topic at hand

  • Finding a Pokemon Go Community

    • Game Basics

    • Hotspots - IRL Locales

    • Hotspots - Online

    • Safety

    • Etiquette

Talking Point 1 - Game Basics

• Augmented Reality Games and Brief History

• Gameplay Basics

  • Raids and Gyms

  • Catch and Collect

• Community Driven

  • Monthly Community Day

  • Fan Events

Talking Point 2 - IRL Hotspots

• Parks

  • PokeStop distribution

• Malls

  • Entertainment and events and inside alternative

• Monuments

  • Be respectful!

Talking Point 3 - Online Hotspots

• Silph Road

  • Rankings and help

• Facebook

  • Local posts for events and help

• Discord

  • Fast feedback and coordination for events

Talking Point 4 - Safety

• Stick to public places

  • PoGo and Chill?

• Stay in groups

  • Safety in numbers still applies

• Mind your age

  • Stay safe

Talking Point 5 - Etiquette

• Don’t trespass

• Respect traffic regulations

  • Parking in no park zones is common

  • Respect property and posted hours for public places

• Online game, but real people

  • None of that keyboard warrior stuff, act like you’re face to face

Outro

• Recap Headers

  • Game Basics

  • IRL Hotspots

  • Online Hotspots

  • Safety

  • Etiquette

• Remember folks, love the gamer!