The Snorlax looks so close, you can practically reach out and poke its giant belly. Pokémon Go, the viral gaming sensation of 2016, is still here, and it’s hoping Apple can help make it big again. Read more at CNN.
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Pokémon Go is ‘the most successful mobile launch in history,’ SuperData says
“The Pokémon franchise scored a double victory in July with the launch of the mobile game Pokémon Go, as the augmented reality app shot to No. 1 and boosted sales of older Pokémon games on the Nintendo 3DS handheld. Pokémon… Read More ›
“ Pokemon Go maker dreams of video games played on contact lenses ”
“If John Hanke, chief executive of Pokemon Go creator Niantic Labs, had his way, gamers would wear Internet-connected contact lenses, spend big at businesses promoted in his games and clean up neighborhood parks.” Rea more at the Los Angeles Times.
“HealthyWage says it will pay Pokémon GO players for walking while playing”
“Looks like there’s more value than ever in getting up and playing the hottest mobile game around. In response to the Pokémon GO craze, weight-loss wagering industry pioneer HealthyWage has just announced its newest cash prize-driven fitness challenge coined ‘Summertime… Read More ›
That didn’t take long: There’s now a Pokémon Go dating site
“Have you been eyeing that cute guy checking in regularly to that PokéStop down the street? Been too shy to chat with the girl whom you’ve seen hanging out by the place where Dratini spawn? PokéDates, a new service from… Read More ›
While you track Pokémon, Pokémon Go tracks you
“Pokémon Go has taken over the world since launching last week, sending millions of users into the streets to collect and battle virtual monsters on their smartphones. With so many players sharing their locations and other personal data with the… Read More ›
Retailers will soon be able to sponsor Pokemon Go locations
“Pokemon Go is the most-downloaded app in the Apple App Store since its release last week. Along with creating a frenzy with users, the game, which prompts people to walk around and “collect” monsters via their phones in real locations,… Read More ›
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