The rest of the world seems to be enjoying "Pokemon GO" just fine, but how about "Pokemon GO" fans in Southeast Asia? Well there could be some pretty good news to come your way.
"Pokemon GO" in Hong Kong and Japan
"Pokemon GO" has already been released in Hong Kong and Japan just a few weeks ago. Having Japan as the first Asian country to get a hold of the popular augmented reality game is just right.
Trainers in Japan, thank you for being patient. Pokémon GO is now available to download in Japan!
— Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) July 22, 2016
Being the birthplace of the first Pokemon game 20 years ago, it is a no brainer. After four days of the Japan "Pokemon GO" release was Hong Kong's turn and after just a few hours from the release, people were already flocking the streets as reported by Mashable.
#PokemonGO is now available in Hong Kong! Put on your shoes, step outside, and explore the world with Pokémon GO. — Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) July 25, 2016
"Pokemon GO," how about other Southeast Asian countries?
As reported by Mobile & Apps, Malaysian prepaid brand Hotlink has just partnered with Grab. "Pokemon GO" trainers are offered a free ride to their PokeStop location of choice, as well as other freebies such as $100 worth of PokeCoins for the chosen trainers of the day.
Pokémon GO coming to Malaysia? Hotlink & GRAB want to help you catch ’em all https://t.co/eQGQBKKTrF #PokemonGO pic.twitter.com/Y48O60wWEA — Jason Goh (@smashpOp) July 31, 2016
In the Philippines as well, telecommunications brand Smart has also announced their latest offering in regards to Filipino "Pokemon GO" trainers. All of their subscribers will get a treat of having free data access to "Pokemon GO" for 7 days.
Smart to treat Pokémon GO players with free data access to game for 7 days via @rapplerdotcom https://t.co/URHc5z78qD #PHForPokemonGO — SMART (@LiveSmart) August 4, 2016
All these partnerships with Nintendo or Niantic for "Pokemon GO" is a sure fire sign that the mobile app that has taken the world by storm is coming to Southeast Asia soon.
Stay tuned to Game & Guide for more "Pokemon GO" news!
