Pokémon GO - Revision history

Ayumu Kasuga at 15:05, 28 July 2026

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Amanitie at 18:49, 18 July 2024

2024-07-18T18:49:25Z

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	{{Needs Updating\|[[Kiwi Farms posts (Naught)#PokeStop]]}}		{{Needs Updating\|[[Kiwi Farms posts (Naught)#PokeStop]]}}
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	: ''For the original creation by Nintendo/The Pokemon Company, see [[Pokémon]].''		: ''For the original creation by Nintendo/The Pokemon Company, see [[Pokémon]].''
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	==Microtransactions==		==Microtransactions==
	Being ~~a mobile game in [[2020]]~~, the game relies on revenue from microtransactions and special event ticket fees. Chris ~~had previously~~ spent $14.99 on ticket fees for the PokemonGOfest2020 event, a 2 day event on 25 and 26 July.<Ref>[[July 2020 social media posts#Need friends]]</ref> How much more of the [[tugboat]] was wasted on the game is unknown.		Being free-to-play, the game relies on revenue from microtransactions and special event ticket fees. Chris spent $14.99 on ticket fees for the PokemonGOfest2020 event, a 2 day in-game event on 25 and 26 July.<Ref>[[July 2020 social media posts#Need friends]]</ref> How much more of the [[tugboat]] was wasted on the game is unknown.

	== Relationship with the merge ==		== Relationship with the merge ==

BaboonRancher23: /* Post-jail */

2024-04-02T17:43:23Z

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	Just checked Pokemon Go earlier today and saw my friendship level with Chris had gone up, meaning they accepted a gift that had been sat there since I sent it. Which was a year or two ago. Checking my friends list shows that they're online. Chris Chan is free?}}		Just checked Pokemon Go earlier today and saw my friendship level with Chris had gone up, meaning they accepted a gift that had been sat there since I sent it. Which was a year or two ago. Checking my friends list shows that they're online. Chris Chan is free?}}

	Later that day, user MrCatalina reported that Chris sent him a Pokémon GO raid request. Screenshots were provided indicating Chris's location as being in Big Island, VA, at the post office. According to MrCatalina, he joined the event then quit, therefore wasting Chris's raid pass.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/ChrisChanSonichu/comments/15nslby/chris_sent_me_a_pokemon_go_raid_request/</ref>		Later that day, user MrCatalina reported that Chris sent him a Pokémon GO raid request. Screenshots were provided indicating Chris's location as being in [[Big Island, VA]], at the post office. According to MrCatalina, he joined the event then quit, therefore wasting Chris's raid pass.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/ChrisChanSonichu/comments/15nslby/chris_sent_me_a_pokemon_go_raid_request/</ref>
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	File:Pokemon GO raid request 10 August 2023 1.jpg		File:Pokemon GO raid request 10 August 2023 1.jpg

Hurtful Truth Level at 23:03, 8 January 2024

2024-01-08T23:03:19Z

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	==External links==		==External links==
	*[https://pokemongolive.com/refer?code=W7HYQK83Y Chris's ~~friend link~~ for the game]		*[https://pokemongolive.com/refer?code=W7HYQK83Y Chris's referral code for the game]

	{{References}}		{{References}}

JinkiesJanke: /* Relationship with the merge */

2024-01-08T21:34:55Z

Relationship with the merge

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	{{Quote\|Personally, I wish Everyone of this world, in addition to those who have already have, could Feel and fully Witness the effects of the Dimension Merge Happening, as I have. Fortunately, we do have bunches of confirmed sightings of bunches of the OCs, including Inuyasha, himself\|Chris, on 15 [[April 2019 social media posts\|April 2019]], expressing how Pokemon GO would be available after the merge}}		{{Quote\|Personally, I wish Everyone of this world, in addition to those who have already have, could Feel and fully Witness the effects of the Dimension Merge Happening, as I have. Fortunately, we do have bunches of confirmed sightings of bunches of the OCs, including Inuyasha, himself\|Chris, on 15 [[April 2019 social media posts\|April 2019]], expressing how Pokemon GO would be available after the merge}}

	Chris appears to use Pokémon Go as a sort of [[Chris and coping\|coping mechanism]]: the augmented reality nature of the game allows virtual Pokemon to exist within the same frame as a real-life location (i.e 14 BC), ~~re-enforcing~~ his belief in the Dimensional Merge.		Chris appears to use Pokémon Go as a sort of [[Chris and coping\|coping mechanism]]: the augmented reality nature of the game allows virtual Pokemon to exist within the same frame as a real-life location (i.e. 14 BC), reinforcing his belief in the Dimensional Merge.

	== PokéStop attempts==		== PokéStop attempts==

Hurtful Truth Level at 19:12, 8 January 2024

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	File:July2020pokemongofest1.jpg		File:July2020pokemongofest1.jpg
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			==External links==
			*[https://pokemongolive.com/refer?code=W7HYQK83Y Chris's friend link for the game]

	{{References}}		{{References}}

Hurtful Truth Level: /* Post-jail */

2024-01-08T18:27:18Z

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	== Post-jail ==		== Post-jail ==
	[[File:X - Pokemon Go stats - 8Jan2024.jpg\|Chris's game stats as of [[January 2024]].]]		[[File:X - Pokemon Go stats - 8Jan2024.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Chris's game stats as of [[January 2024]].]]
	Since his [[August 2021]] arrest for [[incest]], his account was inactive for the next two years, with friends seeing that his final Pokemon caught was Litten.		Since his [[August 2021]] arrest for [[incest]], his account was inactive for the next two years, with friends seeing that his final Pokemon caught was Litten.

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2024-01-08T18:27:01Z

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	== Post-jail ==		== Post-jail ==
			[[File:X - Pokemon Go stats - 8Jan2024.jpg\|Chris's game stats as of [[January 2024]].]]
	Since his [[August 2021]] arrest for [[incest]], his account was inactive for the next two years, with friends seeing that his final Pokemon caught was Litten.		Since his [[August 2021]] arrest for [[incest]], his account was inactive for the next two years, with friends seeing that his final Pokemon caught was Litten.

BootlegsATrolley at 04:31, 26 August 2023

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	{{References}}		{{References}}
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	{{TV}}		{{TV}}
	[[Category:Video Games]]		[[Category:Video Games]]

KingClark at 01:04, 21 August 2023

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	: ''For the original creation by Nintendo/The Pokemon Company, see [[Pokémon]].''		: ''For the original creation by Nintendo/The Pokemon Company, see [[Pokémon]].''
	[[Image:Filthy carpet in Work Room - July 2019.jpg\|thumb\|right\|The stains are temporary. Look into my eyes, for they are forever.]]		[[Image:Filthy carpet in Work Room - July 2019.jpg\|thumb\|right\|[[Chris and hygiene\|The stains are temporary.]] [[Creepy stare\|Look into my eyes, for they are forever.]]]]
	'''Pokémon Go''' is a 2016 augmented reality (AR) mobile game developed and published by Niantic in collaboration with The Pokémon Company for iOS and Android devices. The game requires players to physically travel around to find and catch Pokémon that randomly appear on their map.		'''Pokémon Go''' is a 2016 augmented reality (AR) mobile game developed and published by Niantic in collaboration with The Pokémon Company for iOS and Android devices. The game requires players to physically travel around to find and catch Pokémon that randomly appear on their map.

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	: ''For the original creation by Nintendo/The Pokemon Company, see [[Pokémon]].''		: ''For the original creation by Nintendo/The Pokemon Company, see [[Pokémon]].''
	[[Image:Filthy carpet in Work Room - July 2019.jpg\|thumb\|right\|[[Chris and hygiene\|The stains are temporary.]] [[Creepy stare\|Look into my eyes, for they are forever.]]]]		[[Image:Filthy carpet in Work Room - July 2019.jpg\|thumb\|right\|[[Chris and hygiene\|The stains are temporary.]] [[Creepy stare\|Look into my eyes, for they are forever.]]]]
	'''Pokémon Go''' is a 2016 augmented reality (AR) mobile game developed and published by Niantic in collaboration with The Pokémon Company for iOS and Android devices. The game requires players to physically travel around to find and catch Pokémon that randomly appear on their map.		'''Pokémon Go''' is a [[2016]] augmented reality (AR) mobile game developed and published by Niantic in collaboration with The Pokémon Company for iOS and Android devices. The game requires players to physically travel around to find and catch Pokémon that randomly appear on their map.

	On release, the game became a massive hit, attracting players of all varieties, for example Norwegian prime minister Erna Solberg.<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/oct/05/norway-prime-minister-caught-playing-pokemon-go-parliament-erna-solberg</ref> Although the craze has largely faded, it maintains a significant userbase, including Chris, whose username in the game is ChrisChanSchu82.<ref>[[:File:PokeStop rejection letter.jpg]]</ref>		On release, the game became a massive hit, attracting players of all varieties, for example Norwegian prime minister Erna Solberg.<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/oct/05/norway-prime-minister-caught-playing-pokemon-go-parliament-erna-solberg</ref> Although the craze has largely faded, it maintains a significant userbase, including [[Chris]], whose username in the game is ChrisChanSchu82.<ref>[[:File:PokeStop rejection letter.jpg]]</ref>

	== Chris and the game ==		== Chris and the game ==
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	Chris has been shown to still be very invested in the game, almost to the point of addiction. At [[BronyCon 2019]], people travelling with Chris noted that he would be "hatching eggs on Pokemon Go.. while at stoplights."		Chris has been shown to still be very invested in the game, almost to the point of addiction. At [[BronyCon 2019]], people travelling with Chris noted that he would be "hatching eggs on Pokemon Go.. while at stoplights."

	Chris tweeted his Pokemon as part of the 2020 Go-fest, while continuing to roleplay as Sonichu.		Chris tweeted his Pokemon as part of the [[2020]] Go-fest, while continuing to [[Spirit possession\|roleplay as Sonichu]].

	== Observations ==		== Observations ==

	Chris's photos of his house give Christorians the closest view of the Chandler abode and surrounding lands in years, revealing the damaged and rotting state of the property.		Chris's photos of [[14 Branchland Court\|his house]] give Christorians the closest view of the Chandler abode and [[Yard (14 Branchland Court)\|surrounding lands]] in years, revealing the damaged and rotting state of the property.
	*As seen in one of the Celebi photos (refer to gallery below), [[Bob Chandler\|Bob's]] greenhouse is overfilled with piles of Chris and Barb's hoard. The glass is filthy and looks as if it has gone without maintenance for years.		*As seen in one of the Celebi photos (refer to gallery below), [[Bob Chandler\|Bob's]] greenhouse is overfilled with piles of Chris and Barb's hoard. The glass is filthy and looks as if it has gone without maintenance for years.
	*The portrait of [[Mewtwo]] reveals damaged/worn-out paint on the Chandler residence, likely the aftermath of the [[Weens\|egging]] incident, showing the lack of basic maintenance done to the property.		*The portrait of [[Mewtwo]] reveals damaged/worn-out paint on the Chandler residence, likely the aftermath of the [[Weens\|egging]] incident, showing the lack of basic maintenance done to the property.
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	{{Main\|Chris and reality\|Dimensional Merge}}		{{Main\|Chris and reality\|Dimensional Merge}}

	{{Quote\|Personally, I wish Everyone of this world, in addition to those who have already have, could Feel and fully Witness the effects of the Dimension Merge Happening, as I have. Fortunately, we do have bunches of confirmed sightings of bunches of the OCs, including Inuyasha, himself\|Chris, on 15 [[April 2019 social media posts\|April 2019]], expressing how Pokemon GO would be available after the merge}}		{{Quote\|Personally, I wish Everyone of this world, in addition to those who have already have, could Feel and fully Witness the effects of the Dimension Merge Happening, as I have. Fortunately, we do have bunches of confirmed sightings of bunches of the [[OCs]], including Inuyasha, himself\|Chris, on 15 [[April 2019 social media posts\|April 2019]], expressing how Pokemon GO would be available after the merge}}

	Chris appears to use Pokémon Go as a sort of [[Chris and coping\|coping mechanism]]: the augmented reality nature of the game allows virtual Pokemon to exist within the same frame as a real-life location (i.e. 14 BC), reinforcing his belief in the Dimensional Merge.		Chris appears to use Pokémon Go as a sort of [[Chris and coping\|coping mechanism]]: the augmented reality nature of the game allows virtual Pokemon to exist within the same frame as a real-life location (i.e. 14 BC), reinforcing his belief in the Dimensional Merge.
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	[[File:PokeStop rejection letter.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Rejected.]]		[[File:PokeStop rejection letter.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|Rejected.]]

	Chris has tried to get ~~his~~ [[house]] accepted as a PokéStop in the game, despite residences not being allowed for consideration.		Chris has tried to get [[14 Branchland Court\|his house]] accepted as a PokéStop in the game, despite residences not being allowed for consideration.

	In [[April 2019]], he recorded [[Sonichu Headquarters Google Intro Video]] to promote the idea.		In [[April 2019]], he recorded [[Sonichu Headquarters Google Intro Video]] to promote the idea.
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	Since his [[August 2021]] arrest for [[incest]], his account was inactive for the next two years, with friends seeing that his final Pokemon caught was Litten.		Since his [[August 2021]] arrest for [[incest]], his account was inactive for the next two years, with friends seeing that his final Pokemon caught was Litten.

	On 10 [[August 2023]], reports on [[r/ChrisChanSonichu]] came in that Chris's account was active on Pokemon GO again. In one thread, a user claimed that Chris had either unfriended everyone or deleted his account; this was disputed by another user, ZeroRhapsody, who claimed that:<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/ChrisChanSonichu/comments/15n44qa/chriss_pok%C3%A9mon_go/</ref>		On 10 [[August 2023]], reports on [[r/ChrisChanSonichu]] came in that Chris's account was active on Pokemon GO again. In one thread, a user claimed that Chris had either unfriended everyone or deleted his account; this was disputed by another user, ZeroRhapsody, who claimed that:<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/ChrisChanSonichu/comments/15n44qa/chriss_pok%C3%A9mon_go/ ([https://archive.fo/2bXhg archive])</ref>

	{{quoteboxgreen\|I added Chris years ago for fun too, and I still play the game.		{{quoteboxgreen\|I added Chris years ago for fun too, and I still play the game.
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	Not sure how I feel about being 'friends’ with an incestous rapist in a children's game... may Arceus have mercy on my soul.}}		Not sure how I feel about being 'friends’ with an incestous rapist in a children's game... may Arceus have mercy on my soul.}}

	Also on 10 August, user Real-Manufacturer327 reported:<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/ChrisChanSonichu/comments/15niwno/chriss_pokemon_go_account_currently_active/</ref>		Also on 10 August, user Real-Manufacturer327 reported:<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/ChrisChanSonichu/comments/15niwno/chriss_pokemon_go_account_currently_active/ ([https://archive.fo/dKbgk archive])</ref>

	{{quoteboxred\|Chris's Pokemon Go Account Currently Active		{{quoteboxred\|Chris's Pokemon Go Account Currently Active
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	Just checked Pokemon Go earlier today and saw my friendship level with Chris had gone up, meaning they accepted a gift that had been sat there since I sent it. Which was a year or two ago. Checking my friends list shows that they're online. Chris Chan is free?}}		Just checked Pokemon Go earlier today and saw my friendship level with Chris had gone up, meaning they accepted a gift that had been sat there since I sent it. Which was a year or two ago. Checking my friends list shows that they're online. Chris Chan is free?}}

	Later that day, user MrCatalina reported that Chris sent him a Pokémon GO raid request. Screenshots were provided indicating Chris's location as being in [[Big Island, VA]], at the post office. According to MrCatalina, he joined the event then quit, therefore wasting Chris's raid pass.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/ChrisChanSonichu/comments/15nslby/chris_sent_me_a_pokemon_go_raid_request/</ref>		Later that day, user MrCatalina reported that Chris sent him a Pokémon GO raid request. Screenshots were provided indicating Chris's location as being in [[Big Island, VA]], at the post office. According to MrCatalina, he joined the event then quit, therefore wasting Chris's raid pass.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/ChrisChanSonichu/comments/15nslby/chris_sent_me_a_pokemon_go_raid_request/ ([https://archive.fo/YTVol archive])</ref>
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	On 11 August 2023, Chris apparently changed his friend code in the game. A user who was friends with Chris in the game reported being unable to find either his main or his alternate account, believing Chris to have deleted the accounts. ZeroRhapsody commented:<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/ChrisChanSonichu/comments/15ogh2h/chris_deleted_his_pok%C3%A9mon_go_accounts/</ref>		On 11 August 2023, Chris apparently changed his friend code in the game. A user who was friends with Chris in the game reported being unable to find either his main or his alternate account, believing Chris to have deleted the accounts. ZeroRhapsody commented:<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/ChrisChanSonichu/comments/15ogh2h/chris_deleted_his_pok%C3%A9mon_go_accounts/ ([https://archive.fo/hIOzh archive])</ref>

	{{quoteboxgreen\|They've not deleted their account, but their friend code has simply been changed at some point. (It's easy to change your friend code in this game). Maybe they deleted you at some point as well.		{{quoteboxgreen\|They've not deleted their account, but their friend code has simply been changed at some point. (It's easy to change your friend code in this game). Maybe they deleted you at some point as well.