Pokémon Go 9th Anniversary

So, that "special day" I had mentioned earlier in the writeup for Pokémon Go Community Day would be the ninth anniversary of the game in question. It's one year shy of it reaching double digits in years, and that's an impressive feat, not to mention close. In fact, it seems that the latter's description is a fitting one to describe all the things that have happened since the last anniversary (one year ago, of course - see below). That "closeness" can be considered to be reflected in various ways for those happenings. 

In a way, the entry of other species from the eighth generation (Galar) is starting the process of closing up the gap between all species represented in the game and all currently existing species - and later, it might just happen more quickly than one would expect. That also goes for Dynamax and Gigantamax forms, certainly facilitated by the addition of Power Spots, and that would mean other unique Pokémon forms are due soon, if not whenever the game feels like it's due for them - as in, "close enough" for their inclusion.

"Close" may also have been the game's state (as well as that of other Niantic Games), in the sense of approaching decline, before they were all sold off to Scopely. The deal has since been made - that is, "closed" - but now there seems to be no telling whatever "close" things might be afoot with the new management. The only thing players (Trainers) can hope for is that the game remains close and closely approachable to them and others to prevent one thing or another from dragging down "to a close".

As is true of years past, there is also the associated anniversary event, which has just happened to "close up" today for the most part. More details of this are better suited for much later on, but this year's edition that started close to the beginning of the month and an instance of a major Pokémon Go event also makes things "close enough" for the concerns of many Trainers. Yet with this month being the anniversary month, things may never be too "close" for whatever it is that Trainers are willing to do.

Of all the senses of "close", the one that Trainers may dread most is the one that means the "end" of things. Though nothing in Pokémon Go may ever really suggest that, at least at the present time and on the surface, many happenings might suggest that Trainers are close to needing to up their game to keep the game on the up-and-up, never mind themselves and whatever else the game will bring in the future. On this anniversary, they might just be the considerations for the close (near) future and beyond.

Happy 9^th anniversary to Pokémon Go.

One year ago: Pokémon Go 8^th Anniversary 

Two year ago: Pokémon Go 7^th Anniversary 

Three years ago: Pokémon Go 6^th Anniversary

Four years ago: Pokémon Go 5^th Anniversary

Five years ago: Pokémon Go 4^th Anniversary

Six years ago: Pokémon Go 3^rd Anniversary

Seven years ago: Pokémon Go 2^nd Anniversary

Eight years ago: Pokémon Go One-Year Anniversary