Because Pokemon GO has only been released in Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Japan, users in other countries are likely to try to download the game before it’s released, from third-party sites or dodgy sources.
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The latest Pokemon Go App 1.0.2 update fixes an issue with Pokemon Trainer Club login.
According to players and reviewers, they were keen on the mobile game, but hopes that technical issues that come with its popularity will be resolved the soonest time possible. Which probably explains all the people you see everywhere catching Pokemon like they’re all starring in your very own version of Invasion of the Body Snatchers. This sparked rumors that “Pokemon Go” may be released worldwide earlier than expected. Those with access to an American, Australian, or New Zealand iTunes account could download the game ahead of launch. Companies do usually a North America release that includes Canada, but not Niantic.
“People still remember the time when the Wii and the DS became a hit and boosted Nintendo’s shares”, he added, referring to the company’s popular game consoles. If a simple Flashlight app is created to access far more data than it needs for collection purposes, why not an augmented-reality (AR) gaming app that obviously has to know and track your location for you to find all the Pokemons (and is undoubtedly collecting and storing that data)?
Investors – and gamers – are waiting to see when Pokemon GO will be launched in other major markets, particularly Japan, one of the world’s biggest gaming markets.
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Since its launch on Wednesday, Pokemon Go has been the most downloaded app on different platforms in the US. Sprint is making their stores PokeStops offering lures and other incentives.
