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Pokemon GO Lands In The UK
Posted On Jul 21 2016
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“Nintendo have a minority stake in Pokémon Go, and will pocket just a small slice of the game’s profits”, it added.
Forecasts point to continued growth for Pokemon Go, especially because it will soon launch in new markets around the world, with analysts predicting that it could overtake Snapchat and Google Maps in the daily active users on Android chart.
The app’s update has made Germany as the fourth country to receive the official application, according to Androidpolice.com, on Thursday, July 14, 2016.
Because the game isn’t available in all regions yet, eager users are trying to get the game by any means possible.
The app, which was first launched in Australia and New Zealand before overtaking Tinder in the United States in popularity, has now appeared on the iOS App Store and Google Play.
The smartphone game Pokémon GO has been officially launched in the UK.
“But there are dangers in the real world, and as the NSPCC said yesterday, it’s important that the right safety features are in place”.
The Pokemon GO app lets users experience a virtual reality, but there are some concerns about how the app could put a user’s data at risk.
Pokemon Go players are tasked with physically exploring neighbourhoods and towns to find all the collectible critters such as Bulbasaur, Charmeleon and Pikachu. Download it for free in the UK App Store here. The oddball thing about it was that Niantic sourcing McDonald’s as a possible Pokespot was coincidentally “discovered” by some “Pokemon Go” users.
Pokemon GO has become an overnight sensation, but you’ll need to be careful when downloading the APK from unknown sources.
“We all have a responsibility to ensure that children are protected and as creators of a game with substantive reach, you have a weighty responsibility to protect your young users”.
The chief executive of game developer Niantic, John Hanke, says the game will eventually allow players to trade their Pokemon with their friends. This information was reportedly from “people familiar with plans for the game”.
