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WHAT IS POKEMON GO? 

 Pokemon Go is a mobile augmented reality game developed by Niantic for both Android and iOS devices. 

The game was released on July 6, 2016 and operates on a freemium model which allows it to be played for free, though additional in-game items and services are available for a fee.

Based on the wildly popular Pokemon franchise, the game’s objective is to find, capture and train Pokemon that appear on a player’s screen as if they appeared in the player’s actual real-world location. 

New quest types will help to greatly add to the depth, complexity and story line of Pokemon Go

New quest types will help to greatly add to the depth, complexity and story line of Pokemon Go

Despite mixed reviews from critics, the game has proven to be hugely popular among gamers, being downloaded more than 750 million times within a year of its release.

The game has proven to be a cultural phenomenon, though not without causing controversy along the way. 

Researchers revealed that the game was responsible for a staggering $7.3 billion (£5.2 billion) in damages from car crashes in the United States alone within just a few months of its release. 

However, other studies have shown the positive effects of the game, believing that it aided people who struggled in social situations by encouraging them to get out and interact with others.

 

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