Gaming in the modern world has changed from simply being about playing a disc. We now live in the peripheral era which is defined by Guitar Hero, DJ Hero, Ps3 Eye, Buzz Quizz and the list goes on. At some point, Nintendo must have felt left out and so they created the Pokѐwalker; a contraption which is aimed to bring more Pokѐfun to the fans of Pokѐmon.
For those who are staring and the text and wondering what on earth this Pokѐwalker is, here is a breakdown. The Pokѐwalker is a small, round, battery-powered object which fits neatly in the palm of your hand. It has been designed to work with the latest Pokѐmon games: Heart Gold and Soul Silver. Its purpose is to allow players to transfer a Pokѐmon from the game onto this device, whereby you can discover other Pokѐmon and items as well as increase the happiness or level of the one in the walker. Yes, if you don’t play the games it may seem as a horrid contraption, but for the fans, it’s an ingenius invention.
Dummies Guide to Pokѐwalker
The Pokѐwalker serves to encourage the individual to walk (duh) in order to accumulate steps and watts which can be used for different features in the game. However, Nintendo have not realised that us gamers are a lazy bunch. In the spirit of refusing to walk, here are the top 5 legendary ways to rack up some milage, whilst you actually play the game.
5. Attaching the Pokѐwalker to your shoelace.
This method has been tried and tested by ourselves and we found it to be rather effective. Simply place the walker onto the shoelaces of the shoe that you are wearing, and continue to tap your foot in a slow yet emphatic movement in an attempt to mimic the motion of walking. The steps will pile in but your foot may grow weaker. Swap feet and repeat.
Works every time.
4. Giving the Pokѐwalker to a younger sibling.
Now if you are an only child or living away from your younger sibling, you might want to move on to the next step. For those of us who have always thought of brothers and sisters to be a curse, the Pokѐwalker has finally showed us that those very siblings can now serve a purpose. With the use of force or manufactured consent, hand the Pokѐwalker to your sibling and instruct them to run around the house until they have reached a certain amount of steps.
Similar concept, identical result.
3. Sticking the Pokѐwalker onto electrical appliances.
Your very own household can be seen as a Pokѐwalker heaven, as many appliances serve as perfect step-mimicing devices. Walker owners could possibly opt to sticking their walker onto a loud and rumbly fan, a washing machine or perhaps your parent’s record player. Stick the walker to your desired object, sit back and expect to see results within minutes.
Pure Genius!
2. Convicing a friend to run a marathon.
We all have those friends who enjoy living active lives. The Pokѐwalker has now presented you with the opportunity to make use of that person’s activity. When your friend is contemplating running The Comrades or the Two Oceans, motivate them to do so and lend them your Pokѐwalker as a gift for the run. Just imagine the amount of steps.
Parkinson's isn't considered cheating
1 . Attaching the Pokѐwalker to a Vehicle.
During our busy lifestyle routines here at GamesCastLive, we find the time to discuss the most ridiculous ways to gain effortless steps on the Pokѐwalker. Our most recent idea involves using tape and other items to safely attach the Pokѐwalker to the alloy wheel of a car. This idea still remains theory and we have yet to put it into practice, but pictures and results will follow in the near future.
To those who own this device, we wish you many fake walking steps and an awesome weekend to all.
