Australian Pokemon Go users are having problems logging into the reality mobile game because of high demand.
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The authorities in the USA have warned people not to drive while searching for characters.
Although it is officially available only in the US, Australia and New Zealand, there are workarounds available that allow users in other geographies to play the game, which is available on iOS and Android.
While it’s not confirmed if that is the case, the aussieoutages site is carrying numerous messages reporting server issues – to the distress of some players.
Pokemon Go’s global rollout is being held back by the unexpected popularity of the game, which has shot to the top of download charts since it debuted less than a week ago.
“This will be an uneventful tram ride”, @TransitDork said. “That’s based on the amount of access we’re seeing in the few days since launch”. Nintendo shares closed Monday trading up 25% on the day …up almost 60% from last Wednesday.
Since its debut, Pokemon Go has captured peoples’ attention by combining Pokemon and mobile gaming into a new experience that encourages users to traverse their physical surroundings, phone in hand, to find new characters.
Pokemon Go requires users to create an avatar, or online persona, that changes location as the user does in the real world.
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The objective is to earn points and win virtual lollies and stardust by capturing “wild” Pokemon that appear at random as the user moves about, or lures them with incense.
