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'Pokemon Go': Things you should know about this new mobile game

To play 'Pokemon Go', gamers use their mobile devices to find and capture virtual Pokemon characters at various real-life locations. Players build their collections, make their Pokemon more powerful and do battle with those held by other players.

July 20, 2016 / 10:48 IST

Faizan Shaikhmoneycontrol.comNew mobile game 'Pokemon Go' has become an overnight sensation with people across the globe. This augmented reality game, which is based on Nintendo characters like Squirtle and Pikachu, layers gameplay onto the physical world. To play 'Pokemon Go', gamers use their mobile devices to find and capture virtual Pokemon characters at various real-life locations. Players build their collections, make their Pokemon more powerful and do battle with those held by other players.What is 'Pokemon Go'?A 1995 Japanese concept. Pocket+Monsters= Pokemon. Based on Nintendo characters like Squirtle and Pikachu. Catch train and fight the monsters.Where can you get it?The App is free on Android and IOS.What does a player do?Use your mobile devices to find and capture virtual Pokemon characters at various real-life locations. Why is it making news?The game has become a rage in a few countries. 7.5 million times downloaded in US alone. The App has become a global sensation overnight. It is fun, Quirky and Unalike.When will India get it?Indians will have to wait for an official release or play the game by downloading the 'APK' file.

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first published: Jul 15, 2016 12:00 pm

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