'GoChat' is a Companion Messenger for Pokemon Go
Laura McQuarrie — July 15, 2016 — Tech
References: go.redirectingat & theverge
The augmented reality 'Pokemon Go' game has become a phenomenon that's creating tons of business opportunities for brick-and-mortar stores and freelance developers like 28-year-old Jonathan Zarra.
Zarra had early access to Pokemon Go as a beta tester and saw that there was no feature for users to interact with one another inside of the app, so he spotted an opportunity. GoChat is a simple standalone app that allows Pokemon go users to chat with one another and leave notes for other anime monster hunters at in-game locations, creating a sense of community between the many players who are engaged by this AR game.
The free app was downloaded more than 10,000 times on its launch and gained a million users in just five days, putting an extreme amount of strain on the game's servers with its success.
Zarra had early access to Pokemon Go as a beta tester and saw that there was no feature for users to interact with one another inside of the app, so he spotted an opportunity. GoChat is a simple standalone app that allows Pokemon go users to chat with one another and leave notes for other anime monster hunters at in-game locations, creating a sense of community between the many players who are engaged by this AR game.
The free app was downloaded more than 10,000 times on its launch and gained a million users in just five days, putting an extreme amount of strain on the game's servers with its success.
Trend Themes
1. Augmented-reality-gaming - Creating chat apps that enhance the social experience of augmented reality games like Pokemon Go.
2. Community-building-apps - Developing standalone chat apps that foster a sense of community and interaction among users of popular games or platforms.
3. Location-based-messaging - Exploring location-based messaging features within apps that allow users to leave notes or messages for other users at specific in-game locations.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - Opportunities for developing new apps and features that enhance the gaming experience and social interaction of popular augmented reality games like Pokemon Go.
2. Mobile App Development - Developing chat apps and social platforms that cater specifically to the needs and interests of users engaged in augmented reality gaming.
3. Server Infrastructure - Providing robust server infrastructure and scaling capabilities to support the increased demand for chat apps and social interaction features within augmented reality games.
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