Madrid Go Fest: Pokémon Go Sparks Romance, Proposals Soar

Pokémon Go Fest Madrid was a major success, and not just in terms of player attendance
Five couples went on camera to share their proposals
And happily, all five said yes!

We all remember the halcyon days when Pokémon Go first released, and the joy of exploring our local streets and parks hunting down Pikachus. And while it isn't necessarily the global phenomenon it once was, Pokémon Go still has millions of steadfast players.
These dedicated Poké-fans turned out in droves for the recent Pokémon Go Fest in Madrid, Spain (which we covered previously) and toured the city hunting down rare appearances, meeting other players and generally celebrating the game. But for some of these attendees, it wasn't just Pokéballs that were in the air, but love.
Yes, as it turns out Pokémon Go Fest in Madrid turned out to be a prime spot for some couples who shared a love of the game to finally pop the question. At least five couples went on camera to ask 'Will you?' and all five got a 'Yes' in reply.

Taking place earlier last month, Pokémon Go Fest Madrid was a huge success, attracting over 190,000 attendees. Which, while less than football events, is still a significant number.

Niantic's decision to offer a special proposal package likely means many more proposals went unrecorded. But regardless, it highlights that numerous couples wouldn't be together without Pokémon Go.