Sunday, March 29, 2020

Pokemon Go changes its Twitter bio to encourage people to stay inside during coronavirus

Can you catch them all from your couch at home?

With social distancing and stay at home orders in place for many Americans, popular outdoor activities are falling by the wayside, even Pokemon Go.

According to BuzzFeed News reporter Ryan Mac, Pokemon Go changed its Twitter bio on Friday to encourage fans to stay inside during the coronavirus pandemic.

The app removed references to "stepping outside" and "Getting up and GO!" from its bio.

Inside the game, various requirements have been changed to keep players engaged while keeping them indoors. New Pokemon characters have also been added to the game.

On Sunday, police in Madrid, Spain arrested a 77-year-old man for violating the city's lockdown after he was found out and about playing Pokemon Go.

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