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Pokemon Go

Pokemon Go is a mobile augmented reality game that uses GPS to allow players to capture virtual Pokemon in real-world locations.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to its massive and immediate impact on public safety and order in Hong Kong upon its launch.

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Latest on Pokemon Go

  • In 2016, Pokemon Go fever sweeps Hong Kong as players hunt citywide – SCMP archive
  • the city's safety systems simply weren't built for coordinated, location-aware movement at that scale
  • Hong Kong police issued trespassing warnings within hours of Pokemon Go's launch
  • triggering immediate warnings from police and the People's Liberation Army against trespassing and entering busy roads

Connections

5 entities linked to Pokemon Go across the news graph.

Under pressure from (3)
People's Liberation ArmyHong KongHong Kong police
Also connected to (2)
In 2016, Pokemon Go fever sweeps Hong Kong as players hunt citywide – SCMP archivecountry
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