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After two weeks of play, I’m starting to run out of things to do in Pokémon GO. I know I’m ahead of the curve, having played a lot more than the general public who has school and non …
Endgame Grind
Pokemon trainers flocked from around the Bay Area to attend San Francisco's Pokemon GoCrawl where they met fellow trainers and talked Pokemon over discounted themed drinks. …
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The images capture in stark relief the concurrent realities of 2016: As Pokémon Go sweeps …
Syria
While on the topic of surveillance, the panel, also including Zachary Quinto and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, was asked to opine on the Pokémon Go phenomenon. Quinto offered a mild critique …
Oliver Stone
Pokemon Go nearly caused an international incident this week. Two Canadian teenagers …
Canada–United States border
Pokémon Go's tracker, which hasn't worked correctly in about a week. The Pokemon …
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We already knew Pokémon Go was pretty popular, but now it is officially one for the record books. Apple confirmed Friday that the game had set a new App Store mark for first-week …
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HELENA, Mont. – U.S. Border Patrol officials say two Canadian teenagers were briefly …
Canada
Get a ticket here! Like any cultural phenomenon, Pokémon Go is one hundred percent polarizing. You’re either on your phone right now reading between PokeStops or you have no …
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“Pokémon Go” came out Friday in Japan ... When a Pokémon is nearby, the player switches …
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We get it: Ads aren’t what you’re here for. But ads help us keep the lights on. So, add us to your ad blocker’s whitelist or pay $1 per week for an ad-free version of WIRED. Either way, …
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TOKYO—Spending money on Poké Balls, which are used to capture cutesy characters in Nintendo Co.’s popular game series Pokémon, was a dream come true for Masakazu Saito, …
Japan
The campaign wasn’t the first to think of combining the horrors of Syria with the whimsy of …
Syria
The Oscar-winning director made the comments at a panel discussion promoting his latest film "Snowden" at San Diego's Comic-Con pop culture event on Thursday. The movie follows the …
Comic Con
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The origin of “Pokemon Go” is as peculiar as any of the Voltorbs or Snorlaxes that players track and capture in the surprise hit game. Its hybrid DNA flows from …
Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex
In a bid to harness the Pokemon Go craze, activists in Syria have tweeted a series of heartbreaking images showing Syrian children holding pictures of Pokemon and asking the …
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Life is a struggle. You’re trying to catch Charizard but your Pokéballs just keep drifting off to …
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It's a steamy summer afternoon in Washington and the National Mall is packed _ and not just with the usual protesters, tourists and schoolkids. It's been overrun by bulbasaurs, …
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"This tram stops at Journey, Discover, Amaze, and Create," our tram announcer said as we were heading out of Epcot and into the parking lot last week. "It does not stop for Bulbasaur, …
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Pokémon Go is a fad! Just like hula hoops, Tetris, Rubik’s cube, Tamagotchi and flash mobs – it’ll die a brutal and devastating death in a short while! Every person walking around with …
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Nowadays, Pokemon Go has become a phenomenon which created curiosity, where the …
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A 19-year-old was beaten and robbed last week while playing Pokemon Go near the Towson Courthouse. A 19-year-old Carroll County man was attacked from behind, repeatedly …
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Two Canadian teenagers mistakenly crossed the U.S. border were detained after they mistakenly crossed the United States border into Montana while playing Pokémon Go. U.S. …
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BERKELEY, CA — When you think of Pokémon, the company that springs to mind is Nintendo. However, the new Pokémon Go game was developed by Niantic Inc., in the San …
Encino Man
Pokemon Go players are trying to catch 'em all over the world... with reports of arrests, traffic collisions and gamers playing the virtual reality game at the most inappropriate times and places. Gavino Garay reports.
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SAN DIEGO >> Hundreds of Pokémon Go fans took over the Gaslamp Quarter Friday night as part of the fan-organized Pokémon pub crawl outside San Diego Comic-Con International. “I …
While I still refuse to download Pokémon Go, the latest fad that is seducing the entire world, …
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You can also throw a curve ball at Pokémon, but that's a more advanced technique. SEE ALSO: You shouldn't be ashamed of playing 'Pokemon Go' and loving it To get the perfect …
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Pokémon GO is the newest augmented reality mobile game from the Pokémon franchise—and it’s becoming the next big craze. Ripe with nostalgia of millennial youth culture, the craze is …
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Have you been eyeing that cute guy checking in regularly to that PokeStop down the street? Been too shy to chat with the girl whom you've seen hanging out by the place where Dratini …
Trey Parker and Matt Stone are gearing up for their 20th season of South Park and have …
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) - Pokémon Go is all about nostalgia ... side note, I'm 5/5 controlling Eevee's evolution by renaming the Pokemon. Just click on Eevee and rename it: If you want …
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HELENA, MONTANA – U.S. Border Patrol officials say two Canadian teenagers were briefly apprehended after they accidentally crossed the border into Montana while playing the game …
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Pokémon Go has only be out in Japan for a few hours. Players need to catch up as soon as they can! Some have come up with some ways they think they can. The goal is fooling the …
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NORRISTOWN >> The Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown is holding a “Pokémon Go” event today from noon to 4:30 p.m. The zoo will be putting a lure on each PokéStop located at the …
Elmwood Park Zoo
Pokemon Go has a lot of Pokemon for you to hunt down and catch. Some are easy to find, while others are harder. In the latter group are certain Pokemon who only appear in special …
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In this week’s top stories: The latest iPhone 7 leaks and mockups, Pokemon Go mania …
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MOSCOW, Idaho -- The University of Idaho says it will offer a new class this fall using "Pokemon Go" to teach students about leading active lifestyles, teamwork and exploring …
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We do not consider playing "Pokemon Go" to be appropriate decorum on the grounds of ANC. We ask all visitors to refrain from such activity. Pokémon have also provoked criticism by appearing at Arlington National Cemetery and on the front …
The New York Times
says the advertisement Pokemon Go is an augmented reality game that can be played on smartphones New Delhi: Hunting for Bulbasaur, Charmander and Pikachu - all characters in …
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The game, Pokemon Go was officially announced in September of 2015 thanks to a press conference that showed off some of the features of the game, as well as the accessory. The idea for the game was conceived in 2013 by Satoru …
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Pokemon mostly harmless for Brevard police Pokemon Go, an app that has skyrocketed in popularity since it debuted earlier this month, has been of little issue for Brevard police. …
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Just days after its debut, Pokémon Go is already one of the most popular apps in the world. However, one thing that people noticed early on with the iOS version of Pokémon Go was that when using a Google account to authenticate, the app …
Now that Pokemon Go has properly launched — in certain territories, at least —Niantic Labs has no intention on leaving the game in its current state. Instead the developer plans to continually update the game. "...We treat it as an ever …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Players of “Pokemon Go” are finding critters everywhere, including some places that are considered to be hallowed ground and inappropriate for gaming. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and …
Arlington
Pokemon Go is, of course, the biggest news for the past few days, leading to some amusing and not so amusing tales. And the narrative is far from over. Dipping into the less serious side of the AR game, developers Niantic Labs shared …
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The first update for Pokemon GO was released on Tuesday, so when can fans expect the next update? In the short time since Pokemon GO was launched, it has quickly spread in popularity, seemingly taking over the entire world. But the …
Keegan said players of Pokémon Go who are walking around the city are looking for strategically ... which are planted throughout the city and allow players to find Pokemon balls to collect Pokémon characters. You can also find potions …
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Pokémon Go gameplay has finally been revealed. After news that the game would not be shown in California at GDC this year, the first augmented reality Pokémon title for iOS and Android saw visuals revealed at a South by Southwest …
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - The "Pokemon Go" craze has sent legions of players hiking around cities and battling with "pocket monsters" on their smartphones. It marks a turning point for augmented reality, or technology that superimposes a …
Real life
Countless prospective Pokemon trainers were disappointed when Niantic announced that the worldwide rollout ofPokemon GO was set to be delayed as a result of server problems. And it could help push others to develop more …
Pokemon Go, the mobile game that's pulling kids ... and countless other enthusiasts ... outside this summer, has a lot going for it. The game, which involves hunting for virtual Pokemon characters hidden in real locations, requires players …
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Pokemon Go is displayed on a cell phone in Los Angeles on Friday, July 8, 2016. Pokémon Go is a joint project by The Pokémon Company, which is 32 percent-owned by Nintendo, and Niantic Inc., a spinout from Google parent Alphabet …
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Chances are that you or someone you know likely spent some time over the weekend capturing various Pokemon. Yes, literal overnight smash hit, Pokemon GO, has people of all ages walking around with their phones, catching Pokemon …
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It might be hard to think of video games as a tool to help people with any kind of mental illness, but according to a flurry of posts on Twitter from Pokemon GO players over the last few days since its initial launch, the game is helping them …
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Now that the dust has settled on the security concern and injuries and real-world friendship forging stories, we need some new Pokémon Go material for the mill. We’ve got it thanks to Business Insider, which on a tip discovered a link between …
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RIVERTON, Wyo. (AP) — Authorities in central Wyoming are investigating after a woman playing the popular smartphone game Pokemon Go found a man's body in a river. Shayla Wiggens told the Riverton Ranger newspaper …
So everyone is shuffling around furiously swiping at their phones and bragging about their Vaporeon and you're just sitting here like "What's a Pokéball?" It's okay. You're in the trust tree. All of your Pokémon questions will be answered in time.
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The world is obsessed with Pokémon Go, a new augmented reality video game app available for both iOS and Android that lets you catch Pokémon in the real world. Is your mouth wide open in puzzlement after reading that sentence? Don't …
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If you’ve been outside or on the internet at all in the last week, chances are you’ve been exposed to “Pokémon GO” in some form. The mobile app from developer Niantic and the Pokémon Company has captured the attention of smartphone …
Pokémon
So everyone is shuffling around furiously swiping at their phones and bragging about their Vaporeon and you’re just sitting here like “What’s a Pokéball?” It’s okay. You’re in the trust tree. All of your Pokémon questions will be answered in ...
Pokémon
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So we all know that the world is currently swept up in the chaos known as Pokemon GO! Bodies have been found, people have been GO’ing and driving (PSA: As we value the safety of fans, DON’T!), and lots of Pokemon have been popping …
TOKYO — Pokemon Go, the location-based mobile game that has become a massive hit, began as an April Fool’s joke. In 2014, Google unveiled “Pokemon Challenge” for Google Maps complete with a promotional video, inviting users to …
Pokémon
My phone buzzes. “Let me know if you still want to go and catch Pokemon tonight,” the text reads. “I’m gonna get off work a little later than expected.” Everywhere you look, you can see this kind of message isn’t an anomaly. Signs at local ...
It’s not just about catching Pokemon for yourself, either. According to a Reddit post, people have continued to set lures (an in-game item available for purchase that draws Pokemon to a certain spot) at both Brigham and Women’s and Boston …
Boston
TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo suffered as a latecomer to smartphone games but is seeing the deep wealth of its franchise characters pay off with the success of "Pokemon Go," even without a launch yet in Japan. The Japanese game maker …
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If you don't know, then you probably should just Go, already. Pokémon Go is a free mobile game app for iOS and Android, and is the latest installment in the 20-year-long Pokémon franchise, developed by Niantic, which is co-owned by …
Pokémon
If you like Pokémon and spending time outside, The Pokémon Company and Alphabet’s Niantic Labs would like to have a word with you. The long awaited Pokémon Go is now accepting beta users in the United States. You can sign up for the …
Android
It’s undeniable Pokemon Go is taking the world by storm, and it’s expected to become increasingly popular as Niantic continues to add new features to the game. But one thing we didn’t think the mobile game would be more popular than …
The Internet
O’FALLON, Mo. — Police near St. Louis are warning fans of Pokémon Go after multiple armed robbers apparently used the app to target victims on Sunday. Police in O’Fallon, Missouri, said they arrested multiple suspects following reports of …
Pokémon
At Voice of America Park on Tuesday afternoon, teens met up with friends on their skateboards, families were running together and others were riding bikes around the lake. "(It was) probably the most people I've seen, honestly," a young …
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Pokemon Go has become a worldwide phenomenon in the span of only a few short days, however researchers have already spotted a malicious version of the game out in the wild. Don’t worry, if you downloaded the game from the App …
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Fans of Pokémon are practicing to be very patient as they wait for the release of Niantic's upcoming augmented reality game for mobile phones, "Pokémon GO." The game was announced last year but until now, the game has no confirmed …
Pokémon
As with a lot of Nintendo’s ideas, in the short time since its release Pokémon GO has become a bit of a cultural phenomenon. Like the Wii before it, Pokémon GO has managed to bridge the divide between gamers and non-gamers. …
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Pokémon Go is more than a gaming sensation, a pathway to crime or even an accidental source of exercise. It’s something that could make Nintendo Co., Ltd (ADR) (OTCMKTS:NTDOY) stock relevant to American investors once more. While …
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In a span of three days, Pokemon Go has become the No. 1 downloaded cellphone app in the U.S., and its influence is already being felt across the Coast. That’s why you’re suddenly seeing roving groups of teens and adults “flicking” their ...
Southern United States
Players of Pokemon Go are finding critters everywhere, including some places that are considered to be hallowed ground and inappropriate for gaming. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and Arlington National Cemetery, both in …
Arlington
For years, retailers have lamented the fact that mobile traffic so rarely translates in equal numbers to in-store traffic. An entire industry has even sprung up around leveraging digital engagement into visits to brick-and-mortar store fronts. …
Pokémon
Players of Pokemon Go are finding critters everywhere, including some places that are considered to be hallowed ground and inappropriate for gaming. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and Arlington National Cemetery, both in …
Arlington
Pokémon GO has claimed the number one spot in the Apple iTunes store since Wednesday. A jump in Nintendo stock shows the launch may have raised hopes about the company's shift into mobile gaming. Shares have jumped to their …
Richmond
All throughout Carroll County there now exists a virtual ecosystem of imaginary monsters, separated from the realm of the real by only the thin glass veil of a smartphone screen. Peering into those phones are myriad hunters searching after …
Carroll County
TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo suffered as a latecomer to smartphone games but is seeing the deep wealth of its franchise characters pay off with the success of "Pokemon Go," even without a launch yet in Japan. The Japanese game maker …
International
Two juveniles were apprehended Thursday evening after Border Patrol agents caught them …
Canadian border
TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo suffered as a latecomer to smartphone games but is seeing the deep wealth of its franchise characters pay off with the success of "Pokemon Go," even without a launch yet in Japan. The Japanese game maker …
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The Pokemon series, which made its debut on the Game Boy in the 90’s, is back in the spotlight thanks to the success of the new “Pokemon GO” game. In the series, gamers …
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These kids love playing Pokemon Go in the hospital Kids in a children's hospital are getting out of their rooms, and active thanks to Pokemon Go, the game that has taken the country …
"POKEMON POKEMON POKEMON POKEMON POKEMON," has been the content and the …
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