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Pokémon Go event saw five proposals, including couples who met while playing the game


Five couples got engaged at this summer's Pokémon Go Fest, some of whom met through playing the popular smartphone game…

Pokémon Go developer Niantic asked fans ahead of time if any couples were planning to get engaged at the event, after hearing reports of players getting down on one knee at previous Go Fests. Watch on YouTube Five fans responded and were then invited to secretly surprise their other half by popping the question at a Pikachu and Eevee 'Meet and Greet' photo opportunity - meaning the moment could be captured on camera, with the aforementioned Pokémon celebrating/lurking in the background. After this past weekend's Go Fest Global, next up for Pokémon Go is the summer's Ultra Unlock events, which are set to see the launch of new species Tandemaus and the long-awaited debut of Mega Lucario.

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