Pokémon GO adds icy new monsters in a holiday update

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by Sindy Cator on December 21, 2017 at 5:39 pm

Niantic is attempting to get its trainers in the holiday spirit with a solstice update that gives players season-appropriate rewards. This holiday season, celebrate with us—and a few new Pokémon friends. https://t.co/HlxGcDNxdq pic.twitter.com/AvlAOjziZp — Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) December 21, 2017 As part of the update, several new water- and ice-type Pokémon will be available, and appearing more frequently. Players can also accrue holiday loot boxes with special items inside. The festivities will run until January 4, 2018. Seasonal sales and updates in games aren’t new, but it’s cute to see Niantic’s ubiquitous ARPG (Augmented Reality Playing Game — is that…