The popularity of “Pokemon Go” says much about the untapped value of cultural properties – at least when you’re lucky enough to deploy them in the right place at the right time. Pokemon Go averages 33 minutes. Providing data can help Niantic improve the game in order to make the augmented reality feel all the more real. This also translates into more experience points for leveling up. One day soon, McDonald’s might ask you that question.
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Merely catching Pokemon is not enough.
Just follow the links above depending on whether you have an iPhone or Android phone or alternatively just search in the online stores for Pokemon Go and then click install. “Nintendo have a minority stake in Pokémon Go, and will pocket just a small slice of the game’s profits”. Still, the main take-home thought appears to be this; Pokemon GO may be all the rage, but should nonetheless be played responsibly, safely, and with respect for certain establishments.
For a mobile title, Pokemon Go is actually pretty complex.
However, in general it remains very closed off. There are millions across the globe watching the new Pokemania that is exploding without being able to sample the game for themselves. But sometimes it’s the simple stuff that really messes…
Meanwhile, in western Pennsylvania, one woman told a local TV station that her 15-year-old daughter was hit by a vehicle while playing the game and crossing a busy highway. Some Pokemon are rarer than others so keep an eye out for them on your map. Now matter who you prefer, the…
You have your Pokemon but what now? Are you going to crash into someone or something?
Outside of the United States, Belgian police have also gone on record to warn about the dangers of playing Pokemon GO. If so, you’ve probably noticed the blue pin looking items on the map. It might not be too soon, but you’ll never know. They’re actually a hugely important…
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Retailers and marketers are eager to get their hooks into the game, so it was only a matter of time before a major telco like T-Mobile figured out how to lure customers with it. Gotta catch ’em all.
