Franken opens by pointing out that over 7 million users have downloaded the game during its first week of availability across iOS and Android devices.
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That is more users than Twitter Inc, and the game is already helping local restaurants, coffee shops and small retailers to attract new customers.
If the information said “Pokemon Go has full access to your Google account” experts suggest you click the “remove” button to revoke that access. “I see McDonald’s, Home Depot, national brands playing into the culture”.
Yesterday, Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) sent a letter (PDF) to game creator Niantic asking the company to explain that issue, as well as some of the other privacy choices in the game.
Obviously an agreement would need to be reached with the rights holders of the HBO series in order to create a GoT spin-off, but fans are now dreaming of Pokemon Go style of game based on the world created by George R.R. Martin.
The Pokemon GO app lets users experience a virtual reality, but there are some concerns about how the app could put a user’s data at risk.
Niantic Labs did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Well, combine it with the most popular TV show of all time of course. However, if you’ve downloaded the new update, it should say “Pokemon Go has access to basic account information”. Our friends over at SlashGear reported that a few gamers and readers sighted new stops.
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The Pokemon GO craze – and potential for further revenue from third parties – has sent Nintendo’s shares skyrocketing since the game’s debut on Thursday, adding almost $10 billion to the company’s market value.
