Niantic announces that the incense box, which attracts Pokémon from any location, is available to players.
The Wuhan coronavirus crisis, COVID-19, has affected the video game industry. After the cancellation of E3 2020, it is worth asking what will happen to those social games that base their premise on bringing people together in real places. They are video games such as Pokémon GO, the title of Niantic for Android and iOS, which has already announced actions to protect people from exposure to the virus. The developer has thought of objects that allow the player to obtain Pokémon without having to go outside, a coherent solution given the exceptional situation that exists these days.
Thus, Niantic has implemented a box of x30 incenses for just 1 PokéCoin coin, a very low sum of game money. This item is capable of attracting Pokémon directly to the location you are in, so creatures may appear directly in the home. Under normal conditions, when using incense and stopping, Pokémon appear every 5 minutes. However, it is unknown if in this extraordinary situation the appearance rate will be reduced to adapt to current needs.
The incense pack. Screenshots: Sergio C. González, FreeGameTips.
March events postponed
Niantic and The Pokémon Company have also announced their decision to postpone the events of March, a measure taken in the heat of the events and the recommendations of the health authorities. According to the statement, "the safety" of the gaming community is their "top priority." They emphasize that the coronovirus “challenges” the world and that therefore it is necessary to adapt to the circumstances. "We are focusing on expanding the features and experiences in our games that can be enjoyed in an individual setting and that also encourage exploration!" Emphasizes Niantic.
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Source | Niantic
