Everything You Need to Know About Pokemon

Pokemon is a game by Nintendo, which can also be played on mobile devices around the world. Although Pokemon is targeted at children, it's been discovered that some adults love the game. It was first launched 20 years ago, and so many people have been keeping up with it since then. Pokémon Go is a new version of the game, which players can use for the first time on their mobile devices. Below are the things you need to know about the Pokemon.

Real Pronunciation

Most people pronounce the game as Pokey Man Or Poke-EE-mon, but its actual pronunciation is Poke-uh-mon. A kind of articulation that makes you feel as if you are speaking Jamaican language. Parents should note this, so they don't embarrass their kids in the presence of their friends when they pronounce the game.

Who to play Pokemon:

Pokemon is not meant for all children, so therefore it is not safe for children under the age of nine. It's a game designed for players to go around his surrounding to catch Pokemon; the players are warned to be vigilant at all times in their neighborhood. A body known as NSPCC who are into children's charity has warned children to be careful when playing it because Pokemon can appear from any angle so they should be watchful of dangerous places like near roads and the likes.

Don't go anywhere without telling your parent or guardian:

The NSPCC also warns that there may be other people in the neighborhood who are also finding Pokemon and could meet tell kids to travel with them to catch Pokemon, so children should always ensure they report to their parent or guardian before going for such journey and not decide for themselves, and some players can lure people to areas that could be dangerous, so every player has to be careful.

Restrict your financial information:

The NSPCC children charity body also warns that people should be careful of buying things with real money in the game and the information you let out through your phone in the process.

Why people talk about Pokemon

The game has millions of downloads and its topping game chart download in many of the countries it's released to, and it's the first time it is going to be played on mobile device no need for console to play it, It is more easily available for all those who wants to play, and it is also free to download. The updated version of the game is so familiar with virtual Pokemon seen in real life environment places like a living room, garden e.t.c using your mobile device.

Pokemon encourages calculations:

Pokémon card game supports math practice. The game involves card that are numbered with this figure coming from each other the kid is invited to calculate the numbers thereby infusing mathematical thought into the kid. The continuous calculating by playing the card will help the kid develop strong mathematical prowess.

Pokemon's Keywords:

Pokeball- What is use to capture Pokemon.

Gym-Place where players fight.

Pokemon-A virtual pocket monster.

Lures-An item used in the game to lure a Pokemon to a Pokestop.

Poker stop- A place where free item is giving to players

Team- A stage in the game when you can choose to be part of a team, red, yellow or blue.

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The Future of Android Games, Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality

Mobile gaming has come a very long way since the introduction of crude & simple games like Snake and Pong which were available on early Nokia phones. Mobile processors and graphics are now as powerful as desktop computers were just a few years ago. Older generations still remember lugging around a Game Boy or Game gear and begging their parents for another game. New generations literally have access to 100's of thousands of games on their mobile device.

In short, mobile gaming has exploded in just a few years time. In the month of July 2016 there were 63.1 million arcade games downloaded & games in the "strategy" category generated $195M revenue. In a recent study over 37% of mobile app users with 30 minutes of free time choose to play games over any other activity. We've all seen it and we've all done it ourselves, whether its waiting for an appointment or sitting at the airport, we pull out our mobile device and jump into a quick game to kill the time.

So what does all of this mean for the future of android gaming? For starters, the massive amounts of revenue and user interest in android gaming has bolstered continuous innovation and fierce competition in the global marketplace. For example, just 12 months ago, top executives were saying they didn't see any major benefit to augmented reality. With the release of Pokemon Go and estimates citing as much as $500 million in revenue in just 60 days, I think we can all agree augmented reality is here to stay.

Virtual reality is another area that has been picking up steam in recent months. You can now buy virtual reality headsets at local gas stations for a mere $30. Or if you're on a budget you can purchase Google Cardboard for as little as $7.00. There are still only a limited number of VR enabled games but that number is increasing daily. Not only that, as more and more people experience VR we are sure to see a blockbuster release sooner or later.

Let's take a look at some real life examples of recent game releases. Dawn of Titans which was recently released on Google Play was in development for over 2 years. This is akin to the development cycle of a mid-level PC game release on Steam. The game features mass controlled troops, world building elements and impressive graphics. A few years ago this would be considered a major release for the Android platform. These days this is just another drop in the massive pond. With over 2.4 million apps and games currently listed on Google Play it's become harder and harder to stand out. This is actually good news for gamers as developers are working harder and faster to create new innovative titles to attract users.

I firmly believe that both Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) titles are going to gain more traction in 2017. Major developers who can pump out triple A content can't be left in the dust while indie developers pump out AR and VR enabled games. They will be forced to port existing titles and come up exciting new ways to interact with the mobile devices.

There are many gimmicky games available that utilize the phones microphone, gyroscope, camera and accelerometer. However, these sensors combined with AR and VR could bring a whole new experience to gamers. Imagine walking through a recreated 3D world that represents your neighbourhood, immersed in full virtual reality, and using your phone as a targeting device to defend against waves of zombies. This is already possible with the technology that is available, it just needs to be packaged in a user friendly way that people can enjoy.

Combining meticulous graphics with well thought out virtual reality experiences would be impressive indeed. If you're familiar with PC based virtual reality demo's you already know how immersive the experience can be. It's only a matter of time before these same experiences make their way to our mobile devices en masse. And to think, only 30 years ago we were playing Mario on our beloved Nintendo consoles. Let's not even mention the Virtual Boy that burned your eyes after 2 minutes of playing tennis. Android games and mobile games in general have come a long ways since then and they will continue to push barriers even further in the near future.

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Singleplayer Games

What are "Single player Games"? Singleplayer games are games that are meant for just one person. Only one person can play that game... all alone... all by themselves. For people that may be socially shy or awkward, don't speak the majority language for that game or are too young to interact with others, this can be a great thing.

With singleplayer games, there is no need to worry about predators, stalkers, youth seeing nudity, hearing language, being bullied, harassment, verbal abuse, losing content, or having to interact with others. You can just enjoy playing your game without a care in the world. So you really don't have to worry about much of anything since these games are just for one person.

Just because you may be the only one playing the game, that doesn't mean there aren't things to be cautious of. While most negative things about all types of gaming come from some of the actual real-life people on those games, some of the negative things are from the type of games and the types of games for the wrong person.

There are plenty of horror games, games with nudity, language, intense topics, intense scenes, smoking, drugs and alcohol, gambling with real life money, suggestive themes, blood and gore, games that have violence, etc., that are just for one person.

You really need to look at the game's website, social accounts, videos, pictures, description, tags and especially the reviews. You need to gather all the information on the game you're thinking about buying, whether for yourself or someone else.

If the game is on Steam, Humble Bundle, or some similar websites; they will show you the description, videos by that company, pictures, user and non-user tags, user reviews, website, company, and social accounts. However, if you're on the game's website, they might not show everything you need to know to decide whether to buy the game or not.

The least some game companies will show is a very short sales pitch description, a small amount of pictures (5 at best), a video or two by them, and their social accounts. The most they will show is an informative description, pictures by them and users, user reviews, videos by them and their social accounts. I'm not going to get into the good and bad in gaming and how to tell if the game is good or not in this article, that's another article.

Now you'd think all games would have a singleplayer mode and then add other modes later. After all, it's somewhat easier to have players play by themselves and create a new world or file than it is to pay so many dollars a month or year to host a server, have the troubles of getting and keeping the server up, and then having players actually connect to the server. At the beginning, you would think some games will add a Singleplayer mode before they add Co-Op or Multiplayer mode right? WRONG!

There are lots and lots of games that only have Multiplayer mode, Co-Op mode, and any other mode that is not Singleplayer. Some games are just meant for Multiplayer, like MMOs (Massively Multiplayer Online). It is possible to play multiplayer games with more than one person on one computer in the same room, but most people call that Local Multiplayer or Local Co-Op. This allows you to play with someone on the same computer in the same room.

You couldn't play with someone from Sweden if you're in the USA on Local Multiplayer or Local Co-Op. You have to go online for that. It's the same as how you talk to people all over the world from Twitter, Facebook, Discord, Skype, etc., which are all online. If your internet is down, you cannot talk to anyone on those platforms because it's not online.

There are many different types of games and game modes for different people. You can get a game that is strictly singleplayer or a game that has both singleplayer and multiplayer and just play singleplayer for the time being. Some people like the game and not the multiplayer part so they only play the singleplayer part. I recommend starting with singleplayer and then getting a game later that has both so you can ease into multiplayer versus getting thrown into multiplayer.

Singleplayer games can be a great starting point for those new to the world of gaming. Erica Wagner is a Teenpreneur, Best Selling Author, Gamer, YouTuber and Instructor. She has been online since becoming a teenager. Connect with Erica through her YouTube channel at 

Real Estate Games Can Be More Than Just Pastime

Recreation is a vital part of everyone's life. Gaming is one form in which children and adult alike can become hooked. But more than just past times, they can be used to educate.

Strategy games with some touch of real estate can be used early to teach children important aspects of the industry. There are real estate games which starts with the player owning a land. In order to prosper, the land needs to be developed. Problems soon arise with cash flowing in to the player's side giving more opportunities to buy more properties but giving more difficulties for maintaining them.

There are also games which allows you to be a property manager, a house flipper, an interior designer, a real estate tycoon, and so much more. Almost any title or job relevant to the real estate industry has a game you can engage in.

Classic Games

Do you know that there is a very classic game which can be used to train kids to develop basic grasp of real estate? That game is called Monopoly.

In this game, the players battle for property ownership. By landing on specific properties, players buy them at the game's bank and the title cards are awarded to them. As the game progresses, they can develop the properties to establish houses and hotels.

Other players who land on other player's properties need to pay rents equivalent to how many houses or hotels are established on them.

The game has other kinds of properties like railroads and utility companies. The players can also own them and collect rent to other players.

This board game is actually a strategy game too. It makes the players think carefully on whether to buy a certain property or not. There are also financial constraints like taxes, maintenance repairs, and other expenses which can affect the players' earnings.

Modern versions

This classic board game has now evolved. It can now be played on computers and gadgets. There are several versions which have slight variations on rules. Some are even made to be adaptive to certain areas like changing names of streets to those known to a certain country.

The real estate industry is a truly fascinating world. It captures not only the minds of adults but also the curiosity of children. Real estate games can be their first step towards understanding what the industry can do for them. Whether they just want to be plain homeowners or real estate tycoons, there are games to harness their skills.

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Some Reasons Why Kids Love To Play Games

Kids are in love with games. This is because games are short and they attract kids with all the animation and moving pictures. It is to be noted that the games children like to play are not among the ones that are easy to play. Most of them are quite challenging that are difficult to master. Exploring these kinds of games takes time to learn through focused playing and thus mastering at the end.

It is not a fact that on which kind of device they are playing the games. The games can be both video games and the PC games. Both types of devices do attract them. There are several reasons why children love to play games.

When they were asked that what interests them to play games so much, most of their answers were like it relaxes them and puts them out of their learning and homework pressures. In a way, they are quite true. Nowadays the kids are much pressurized with studies. Saying this I do not mean that studies are bad. No! It is simply that there should be a proper balance that should be maintained so that the kids find the time to recreate and refresh their minds.

Another reason that most of the children have highlighted are that they can form teams with friends and enjoy the games. Yes, this is what you can call an advantage of today's technology. Games have become interactive. Team members can interact with each other, help them in games.

Why should parents allow their children to play games?

Well, if you are a parent and worrying about your child's playing habits then I would say it is quite natural. But, I assure you not to worry much. Just ensure that they are playing the right kind of games. There are games that have been designed to increase the intelligence of the child. Some games increase their learning and memory.

If your child is a preschooler allow them to play games that teach them A, B, C, D or 1, 2, 3, 4. There are certain apps which also teach them to write and learn the words associated with it. Even the school goers can benefit by playing games that need strategies and problem-solving skills. In the long run, your child will understand that winning and losing is a part of the game and winning will become easier if they can learn to rectify their mistakes.