If the Pokemon Go Release field reads “Basic Access”, then you’re all set! if it still reads “Full account access”, proceed through the steps below.
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The game has until now only been available in the United States, Australia and New Zealand – although some particularly avid Europeans fans downloaded copies in recent days by pretending to be connecting from those countries.
The app uses mapping software to create a virtual reality game to get children and adults out into their communities to “catch” game characters as they pop up on phone screens from various locations.
Companies start to jump on the Pokemon Go hype.
The idea that has been playing in the minds of most avid gamers have crossed that of global product marketing lead for Pokemon Go and Ingress at Niantic Labs, Archit Bhargava’s as well. It was delayed due to server issues caused by the overwhelming popularity of the game.
Pokémon Go is now officially available in the UK!
The recent ban on the use of English language in video games released in China, coupled with the fact that to play Pokemon Go it is necessary to have a Google account (blocked in the country) the game’s arrival in the Chinese video game market, the largest in the world with $7 billion in revenue a year ago, is unlikely. Pokemon GO Plus is going to cost £34.99 only, and will work with all the iOS and Android phones supported by the Bluetooth device.
According to Niantic CEO John Hanke in an interview with Game Informer, that ability could make its way to “Pokemon GO”, but it’ll take time.
And because the app is free, all you’ve got to do is follow the links and click install.
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An app that began as an April Fools joke has become a worldwide phenomenon, achieving more than 15 million downloads in the space of a week, and an estimated $1.6 million daily in revenues.
