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Pokemon Go: Hiding Pikachu may hold key to AR's future

 Pokemon Go was the first mainstream success for augmented reality - the overlaying of computer graphics over the real world, viewed, in this case, with a smartphone.

Harry Potter game is Pokemon Go creator's next trick

 The maker of Pokemon Go has revealed it is working on a Harry Potter-themed follow-up that will also include augmented reality features.

Pokemon GO got people to get up and go, but not for long

People who downloaded and played the mobile game Pokemon GO ended up walking more, a study found. But the increased activity didn't last long. 

Hundreds of Pokemon Go fans hit the streets of Taipei

 Hundreds of Pokemon Go enthusiasts caused a stampede in Taipei on Sunday (August 21) in a rush to 'catch' rare Pokemons.

Pokemon Go community divided over use of unlicensed software

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese gamers are excited as Pokemon Go became officially available in Vietnam on August 6. However, they have voiced complaints about the unfair play because of the use of unlicensed software.

Pokemon Go eludes cloning attempts by big game studios: executives

 Top video game companies, caught off-guard by the runaway success of Pokemon Go, are wrestling with how to play catch-up to the augmented reality app that has become a worldwide phenomenon.

Pokemon Go gets big Comic-Con stage, creator talks success and future

 The creator of the wildly popular Pokemon Go gaming app received the celebrity treatment on Sunday at the final day of San Diego's annual Comic-Con, as he discussed the viral popularity and future of the game.

Nintendo shares fall 10 percent after doubling on Pokemon GO craze

 Nintendo Co's (7974.T) shares fell 10 percent in early trade on Wednesday after they more than doubled in value over the past seven sessions powered by the record-breaking success of the Pokemon GO mobile game.

Success of Pokemon GO adds impetus for change at Nintendo

 The phenomenal success of Pokemon GO and the surge in Nintendo Co's (7974.T) market value by $17 billion in just over a week has been seized upon by one of its most vocal investors to press for a change of strategy at the company.

Nintendo surges to hit six-year high, Pokemon GO hits UK market

 Shares of Nintendo Co (7974.T) jumped nearly 10 percent to a six-year high on Friday, extending their rally since the launch of its Pokemon GO augmented reality game and almost doubling the company's market value in just over a week.

Pokemon Go available in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Pokemon Go, which was officially launched into the market last Wednesday, has quickly become a smash hit on mobile phones.