In 2016, a mobile game changed the way people interacted with technology, gaming, and even the outdoors. Pokémon Go, developed by Niantic in partnership with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, introduced an entirely new gaming experience by blending augmented reality with real-world exploration. Unlike traditional Pokémon games, which centered around turn-based battles and static environments, Pokémon Go encouraged players to physically walk around their cities to catch Pokémon, participate in Gym battles, and engage with other players.
