Episode: POKEMON GO 0.57.2 UPDATE: GENDER, GEN 2 BADGE, EVO ITEMS, CUSTOMIZATION + MORE

Description
Today update version 0.57.2 for Pokémon GO began rolling out to Android devices. iOS updates are expected to begin Thursday with Gen 2 release following soon after! Lots to talk about in the update including new code for shiny Pokémon and Gen 2 evolution items. (YouTube)
 * Filmed: 2017-02-15
 * Episode number: 183
 * Location: Long Beach, CA
 * Uploaded: 2017-02-16
 * Upload number: 251

Main Points

 * Nick’s signing the lease on his new apartment
 * Pokemon GO has been updated to 0.57.2, gives strange walking gait like Shaggy from Scooby-Doo
 * Hilltop Park with fantastic views of Long Beach and Los Angeles, probably Venonat nest
 * Berry and ball sliders at the bottom of the screen, camera button moved up top
 * New ball mechanics that more closely mimic real physics
 * Pokemon now have genders on their info pages, visible gender differences not available yet (all currently male)
 * New music, seems to be the same for now, but inspired by the Gold and Silver games
 * Nick went to new apartment, found it still full of stuff, called in to Reversal’s livestream (guesses Friday for the Gen 2 forced update)
 * Silph Road: More avatar customization, new Johto badge, Hidden Power move added, evolution items added to drop from Pokestops, more shiny code, critical catch code, new wild encounter movements, news section added, pokeball physics change, anniversary event added, sponsor codes scooper and muffintin
 * “Eeveon” Eevee might evolve by the day/night cycle
 * Nick got a $50 parking ticket before even moving in
 * “People must wonder, why are you talking to shampoo right now.”
 * Chance is really hyped about Gen 2’s release and he thinks its release will increase player base