As some of you may know, and are probably very excited about, "Pokemon Go" came out last Wednesday, the sixth.

This year is Pokemon's 20th anniversary of the first release of the games. And for this new game, they are taking it both to the next level, and back to the basics.

"Pokemon Go" is an app on smart phones for countries all over the world. So far it is only in Australia and the United States, but it is planned for Canada, Europe, Japan, and other countries soon. It also features the Pokemon from the first generation, the first games.

The game features customizing your character and using your phone's location, camera, and touchscreen. By moving in real life, you can move your in app character, which is how you can find Pokemon and Pokestops which can give you items like Pokeballs and Pokemon eggs.

The game gives you Pokeballs to capture Pokemon, and with each new addition to your team, you gain experience points that levels up your character. By leveling up, you can have access to more, better items and Pokemon.

Another returning feature from the Pokemon games is gym battles. At landmarks such as churches and parks, you might find a Pokemon gym to battle. Your character needs to be at level five before being allowed to challenge a gym.

This game, at least in my mind, was designed to get Pokemon trainers into the real world and to get them communicating with each other. Another in game feature is joining one of three teams once you reach level five. This creates a community, and you and other members of your team can battle against gyms together to take control of them over other teams. However, in order to find Pokemon, gyms, and Pokestops, you need to move around outside or at least in a popular gathering place like a mall.

This is great for the community of gamers who most likely stay inside playing video games, like me. This gives us a reason to go outside and get some actual exercise that doesn't involve just our thumbs. Recently, as I was driving home from the mall, I past the park next to my house. Surrounding the in-game gym was no less than seven players, all with their phones. There was no doubt in my mind that they were playing "Pokemon Go." Throughout the evening and night, the gym changed alliances from the red team to the blue and back again multiple times, all which I could see on my screen.

However, I would like to caution those who are playing "Pokemon Go". Be careful. Don't drive and play. I have been tempted to do so many times, but it isn't safe. This is extra important if you're in a city where it against the law to be on your phone for any reason. If you're walking around and playing, make sure to pay attention to your surroundings, aka don't wander into streets or get lost. Don't go out too late. Pokemon will still be there in the morning. It is also against the law to be in parks after a certain hour depending on the park. Always follow the law. No Pokemon is worth being hurt or arrested over, not even Mew.

Try out this new game if it sounds interesting. I know I am loving it! I hope everyone is having fun and staying safe in their quest to catch 'em all!!