Pokémon GO and Sidekix is a Match Made in Walking Heaven

Pokémon GO. You’ve probably heard of it. If you haven’t, you will. Heck, you’re probably already playing it. If you happen to be one of the few people who hasn’t heard of Pokémon GO, here’s a basic rundown:

The mobile augmented reality game for iOS and Android works like a treasure hunt. Players use GPS and their smartphone camera to catch digital “pocket monsters” which appear in real world locations. The game is fueled by the Pokémon catchphrase “gotta catch ’em all,” and players are going the extra mile (literally) to capture all 150 monsters available in the game.

It is almost impossible to get very far in Pokémon GO without walking.

Monsters only appear when the player is walking and some can only be found in certain locations. Those known to live in water, for example, only appear near lakes or beaches. Players also obtain Pokémon eggs throughout the game, which can only be hatched (crucial if you want to “catch ’em all”) by walking certain distances with the app open. Say what you will about video games, but one thing you can’t deny about Pokémon GO is that its addicting nature and game mechanics get people walking and, generally, walking more is a good thing.

As millions of players around the world are in search of their favorite digital monsters, many are finding themselves taking extra-long walks home from work or looking up from their phones to find that they’ve wandered into a new part of town.

This is where Sidekix is a perfect fit with Pokémon GO.

Sidekix is a walking navigation app for cities that helps users explore and find interesting places around them. The app shows a map of attractions nearby and also builds routes based on your interests, whether they be new restaurants, trendy coffee shops, boutique clothing stores and more. While they’re walking in pursuit of Pokémon, players can use Sidekix to find a place to grab a refreshing ice coffee (Pokémon hunting is hard work) or even discover a tucked away restaurant.

As silly as it may be, Pokémon GO is getting people out of their houses, offices, and cars and onto the sidewalk. There is so much out there in the world, it would be a shame if the only thing people found on their walks were digital monsters. So go out, catch ’em all, and let Sidekix help you discover the other amazing things around you. Who knows, maybe Sidekix will even navigate you to that one Pokémon you’ve been searching for.