A person is seen playing Pokémon Go with a Spearow visible in the corner of the foreground. (Photo : Getty Images/Olivia Harris)
Many gamers are already enjoying the pleasure of hunting down Pokémon, but some have already encountered several dangers when buried deep into the game. It is important to use the Pokémon GO app in notify mode. Parents can always use the parental controls to ensure their children do not get in trouble.
Children form the largest population that plays Pokémon GO, thereby raising concerns among those behind the children's charity, NSPCC. Peter Wanless, the CEO of NSPCC is worried particularly because cases of robbery have already been reported with regard to player of the game, according to Nashville Chatter.
Just like many game, Pokémon GO comes with in-app purchases and parental controls. Parents whose children use phones when playing the game can block in-app purchases through parental controls. This is crucial since some purchases cost up to $100.
When it comes to using the iPhone, parents can set up Family Sharing and Ask to Buy options. As a result, children can only request to make purchases but the parent will have to endorse them first. Parents can do this by going to Settings>iCloud>Family>Select Family Member's Name>Ask to Buy for iPhone and Subscribe>Family>Set up family>Get Started for Android.
Pokémon GO involves a lot of walking around. When a player is focused on the directions of the screen, it is easy to walk into other stationary or moving items, according to the same publication. If a player is not keen on the surrounding when playing Pokémon GO, he can be adversely affected, particularly because cars and bicycles are all over.
An important tip to avoid dangers is by using the Pokémon GO app when in notify mode. As a result, the phone will simply vibrate at any time a Pokémon is in the vicinity.
For those who have not yet been carried away by the recent Pokémon GO faze, the game is AR-based wherein gamers collect little creatures called Pokémon. As opposed to other games where players remain in the comfort of their homes, Pokémon GO takes them in the real world to hunt down Pokémon. The game uses GPS and camera to alert the gamer on where to find and capture the creatures.
Here is a peek on how to play Pokémon GO:
