Pokemon Go Game Awards Event Now Live, Features Shiny Wooper

The 2020 Game Awards is happening now, and Pokemon Go is joining in on the festivities. Developer Niantic is holding a special event in the mobile game during the awards show, which will offer players increased bonuses and more chances to take on Team Go Rocket.

The Game Awards event kicks off at the same time as the awards show itself, at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET, and it runs for a full 24 hours. Throughout that time, any Incense that you use will attract more Pokemon than normal, and you'll receive extra Stardust for catching monsters. The Water Fish Pokemon Wooper in particular will be appearing more frequently at various points throughout the event, and you'll be able to find a Shiny Wooper with a little luck.

There will also be an increase in Team Go Rocket activity. Rocket grunts will appear more frequently in balloons and at PokeStops throughout the event. You'll also be able to use a Charged TM to replace a Shadow Pokemon's Frustration attack. You can read more about the event on the Pokemon Go website.

This year's Game Awards promises to be a big event. The show will feature 30 categories in total, as well as numerous announcements and reveals. Host Geoff Keighley has teased that there will be many world premiere reveals during the show, including first looks at the next Dragon Age game, a new Fall Guys map, and more. You can check out how to watch The Game Awards here.

That's hardly the only event happening in Pokemon Go this month. Niantic is holding another two-day Community Day celebration on December 12 and 13, bringing back all of the featured Pokemon from this year and last. Shiny Celebi is also making its debut in the game starting December 14, while the Legendary Pokemon Kyurem is back in five-star Raids all December long.