To be sure, there hasn’t been a big constitutional debate related to Pokemon Go, such as a right to pursue Pikachu, the iconic game character.
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Although it is possible to play the app for free by winning “PokeCoins”, you can buy the app’s currency through an in-app purchase.
But what happens when a game character appears where it shouldn’t and a player feels the need to go onto private property, without permission, to “catch a character”? They ask people to be aware of their surroundings so users aren’t going onto private property, aren’t walking into traffic and are staying away from roadways.
In the past few days, blog-writing lawyers have been offering various opinions about the problems caused by the game, which encourages players to “capture” game figures that pop up on their phone screens based on their phone’s Global Positioning System location. It uses mapping software to create a virtual reality game that has hooked millions of children and adults. The app also requires constant Global Positioning System access, and it uses a lot of data.
The Council of BBB reported that a malware version of the game has been found online, although no known infections have been reported.
The Better Business Bureau is warning Pokemon Go players to play with caution.
Players are also advised to download the app through official app stores, not third-party sites.
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Safety: Players should use the same safety precautions while playing the game that they would in any other outdoor setting, including caution in odd locations. Niantic’s other game, Ingress [Free] did the same thing, with largely the same points, but never even came close to hitting the same critical mass that Pokemon Go has seen. It should go without saying, but, while I totally understand the drive to catch ’em all, try to be respectful about when and where you play.
