Pokémon GOis going all in on the holiday season asthe mobile behemoth announces the perfect gift for fans. As the video game industry has grown so has the demand for gaming-related gifts, especially for live-service games that have become a hobby in and of themselves.Pokémon GOhas long sportedan in-game store filled with additional itemsand goodies for enthusiasts to purchase but this new product makes the process much simpler andmore accessible than ever before.
Per Niantic,Pokémon GOhas partnered with Walmart to introduce physicalPokémon GOGift Cardsthat can be purchased from Walmart retail locations around the United States, Walmart.com, and the Walmart app; The Gift Cards will be available as early as October 20. Those who purchase a Gift Card can load a certain amount of money on it that can be used to purchase items in thePokémon GOstore.All Walmart Supercenters will also gain access to more PokéStops and Gymsto provide the community with even more opportunities to catch their favorite pocket monster.
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When it comes to the amount of money one can attach to aPokémon GOGift card, there are four options available. $10 equates to 1,250 PokéCoins, $25 is 3,300 PokéCoins, $50 rewards 7,000 PokéCoins, anda whole $100 grants the redeemer a whopping 15,000 PokéCoins. Based on sheer numbers alone, it’s clear that the best value for money is the $100 option but given how expensive that is for many people, one has to imagine that most fans would likely opt for the far more reasonable $25 option.
The option to purchasePokémon GOGift Cards is undoubtedly a fun addition for those with friends and family who are deep into the mobile game.The real win for all players is undoubtedly the addition of more PokéStops and Gyms, especially for those users who live within proximity of a Walmart Supercenter. According to Niantic, 90 percent of Americans live within 10 miles of a Walmart so mostTrainers should be able to spinquite a few more stops in the coming months.
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Screen Rant’s Take: More PokéStops, More Fun
Even If They Are Restricted To Certain Locations
As glad as I am to seeNiantic adding more PokéStop locationsfor players in the United States, as someone who lives on a different continent, it’s a little disappointing. I understand that the partnership with Walmart makes Gift Cards and the new locations almost exclusively tied to the US, butI would love to see something similar happen in Europe. I can only hope that a similar deal is set up with a local chain to give usPokémon GOplayers up North more options for Gyms and PokéStops.
