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Pokémon Go
Pokémon Go (stylized as Pokémon GO) is a 2016 augmented reality (AR) mobile game developed and published by Niantic, in partnership with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, for iOS and Android devices. The game uses GPS to locate, capture, train, and battle Pokémon. It is free-to-play, featuring a freemium model that includes local advertising and offers in-app purchases for additional in-game items. Pokémon Go launched with approximately 930 Pokémon species, with new species introduced.
Upon its release, Pokémon Go received "mixed" or "average" reviews; critics found the experience enjoyable, but noted several technical issues. Despite this, it became one of the most popular and profitable mobile apps of 2016, amassing over 500 million downloads worldwide. The game is credited with popularizing location-based and AR technology, encouraging physical activity and social interaction. However, it has also faced criticism for causing accidents and public disturbances. Some governments raised security concerns and imposed regulations on its use. As of May 2018, Pokémon Go had over 147 million monthly active users and had been downloaded more than 1 billion times worldwide by early 2019. By 2020, the game had generated over 6 billion dollars in revenue. It is considered among the best mobile games of all time.
In 2025, Scopely acquired the game as part of a 3.5 billion dollar purchase of Niantic's gaming division.
Players can customize their avatars after creating an account, with the option of keeping the default avatar. Avatars are displayed on the game map according to the player's GPS location. The map features "PokéStops" and "Pokémon Gyms"; players can equip PokéStops with "Lure Modules" to attract wild Pokémon, including potentially rare ones. Gyms serve as battle arenas for team-based king-of- the-hill matches. These locations are typically at points of interest and originally adapted from Ingress portals. Some Gyms and PokéStops have been placed in problematic locations, such as the Korean Demilitarized Zone and the abandoned Bagram Air Force Base. Since 2019, player submissions have also been included in these locations, subject to review by other players.
Players' avatars move across the game map to reflect their real-world location as they explore their surroundings. Different Pokémon species appear in various regions worldwide, with Water-type Pokémon typically found near bodies of water. When players encounter a Pokémon, they can view it against a live-rendered background or in augmented reality (AR) mode. AR mode uses the camera and gyroscope on the player's mobile device to display a Pokémon as if it were present in the real world. Players can capture screenshots, called "Snapshots", of the Pokémon they encounter, regardless of whether the AR feature is enabled.
The game is free to play but offers in-app purchases for items such as Incense, Lure Modules, and Lucky Eggs, which enhance gameplay. These items can be purchased with PokéCoins or real money. Incense attracts Pokémon for 60 minutes, Lure Modules attract Pokémon to a PokéStop for 30 minutes, and Lucky Eggs double experience points for 30 minutes. Pokémon have Combat Power (CP), which measures their battle strength; higher CP Pokémon become more challenging to catch as players level up. The "Appraisal" feature helps users evaluate their Pokémon's strength.
Players can customize their avatars' appearance with various clothing options that change based on the season, player level, and in-game sponsors or events. Clothing items include hats, accessories, tops, bottoms, socks, footwear, and bags. Many of these items feature references to specific Pokémon, teams, or regions. While most clothing pieces are free, some can be purchased with Coins. Players can earn Coins during select events, receive them as rewards for leveling up, or get them as prizes for completing Special Research tasks.
Players can further customize their avatars by selecting different poses. These poses can be gained for free, purchased, or earned as rewards. Some poses are exclusive to specific events and can only be obtained during their respective event periods. Once the event ends, there is no guarantee that the pose will be available in the game again.
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Pokémon Go
Pokémon Go (stylized as Pokémon GO) is a 2016 augmented reality (AR) mobile game developed and published by Niantic, in partnership with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, for iOS and Android devices. The game uses GPS to locate, capture, train, and battle Pokémon. It is free-to-play, featuring a freemium model that includes local advertising and offers in-app purchases for additional in-game items. Pokémon Go launched with approximately 930 Pokémon species, with new species introduced.
Upon its release, Pokémon Go received "mixed" or "average" reviews; critics found the experience enjoyable, but noted several technical issues. Despite this, it became one of the most popular and profitable mobile apps of 2016, amassing over 500 million downloads worldwide. The game is credited with popularizing location-based and AR technology, encouraging physical activity and social interaction. However, it has also faced criticism for causing accidents and public disturbances. Some governments raised security concerns and imposed regulations on its use. As of May 2018, Pokémon Go had over 147 million monthly active users and had been downloaded more than 1 billion times worldwide by early 2019. By 2020, the game had generated over 6 billion dollars in revenue. It is considered among the best mobile games of all time.
In 2025, Scopely acquired the game as part of a 3.5 billion dollar purchase of Niantic's gaming division.
Players can customize their avatars after creating an account, with the option of keeping the default avatar. Avatars are displayed on the game map according to the player's GPS location. The map features "PokéStops" and "Pokémon Gyms"; players can equip PokéStops with "Lure Modules" to attract wild Pokémon, including potentially rare ones. Gyms serve as battle arenas for team-based king-of- the-hill matches. These locations are typically at points of interest and originally adapted from Ingress portals. Some Gyms and PokéStops have been placed in problematic locations, such as the Korean Demilitarized Zone and the abandoned Bagram Air Force Base. Since 2019, player submissions have also been included in these locations, subject to review by other players.
Players' avatars move across the game map to reflect their real-world location as they explore their surroundings. Different Pokémon species appear in various regions worldwide, with Water-type Pokémon typically found near bodies of water. When players encounter a Pokémon, they can view it against a live-rendered background or in augmented reality (AR) mode. AR mode uses the camera and gyroscope on the player's mobile device to display a Pokémon as if it were present in the real world. Players can capture screenshots, called "Snapshots", of the Pokémon they encounter, regardless of whether the AR feature is enabled.
The game is free to play but offers in-app purchases for items such as Incense, Lure Modules, and Lucky Eggs, which enhance gameplay. These items can be purchased with PokéCoins or real money. Incense attracts Pokémon for 60 minutes, Lure Modules attract Pokémon to a PokéStop for 30 minutes, and Lucky Eggs double experience points for 30 minutes. Pokémon have Combat Power (CP), which measures their battle strength; higher CP Pokémon become more challenging to catch as players level up. The "Appraisal" feature helps users evaluate their Pokémon's strength.
Players can customize their avatars' appearance with various clothing options that change based on the season, player level, and in-game sponsors or events. Clothing items include hats, accessories, tops, bottoms, socks, footwear, and bags. Many of these items feature references to specific Pokémon, teams, or regions. While most clothing pieces are free, some can be purchased with Coins. Players can earn Coins during select events, receive them as rewards for leveling up, or get them as prizes for completing Special Research tasks.
Players can further customize their avatars by selecting different poses. These poses can be gained for free, purchased, or earned as rewards. Some poses are exclusive to specific events and can only be obtained during their respective event periods. Once the event ends, there is no guarantee that the pose will be available in the game again.