Episode 6: What’s the big deal with Pokemon Go?
Since its launch late last week, Pokemon Go has taken the US by storm. Wondering what all the fuss is about? Not into Pokemon? Not a gamer? The Mindset Digital team breaks it down for you, soup-to-nuts style: What is Pokemon Go, why is everybody playing, and what can we learn from the sudden success of this app?
Two quick corrections:
Pokemon was originally released on the Nintendo Gameboy Advanced, not the Nintendo DS
There are initially 150 Pokemon in Pokemon Go, not 250
Links:
Quick tips for playing Pokemon Go
http://www.techinsider.io/pokemon-go-tips-and-tricks-2016-7
Pokemon Go FAQ
http://www.polygon.com/2016/7/6/12105992/pokemon-go-guide-faq-ios-android
Pokemon Go: The Data behind America’s latest obsession
https://www.similarweb.com/blog/pokemon-go
What is really behind the Pokemon Go craze? (Washington Post)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2016/07/12/what-is-really-behind-the-pokemon-go-craze/
Like it or not, we are part of the Pokemon Go world! (USA Today)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2016/07/12/everyone-part-of-pokemon-go-world-augmented-reality-game/86970808/
Pokemon Go about to surpass Twitter in daily active users for Android
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2016/07/10/pokemon-go-about-to-surpass-twitter-in-daily-active-users/#2922216a5174
Pokémon Go's success adds $7.5 billion to Nintendo's market value
http://www.theverge.com/2016/7/11/12147600/nintendos-stock-pokemon-go
Pokemon Go is the most addicting app in years; here’s why it maters
http://www.fastcodesign.com/3061642/pokemon-go-is-the-most-addicting-app-in-years-heres-why-it-matters
Buzzfeed: Things that prove Pokemon Go has already ruined everyone’s life
https://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanhatesthis/things-that-prove-pokemon-go-has-already-ruined-everyones-li?bftwuk&utm_term=.eozw2XKzP2#.bqnoP2d9bP
Teenager finds a dead body while playing Pokemon Go
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/pokemon-go-uk-release-date-teenager-finds-dead-body-playing-game-a7128441.html
How you look playing Pokemon Go!
https://www.facebook.com/cnet/videos/10154455290997275/
Is Pokemon Go becoming a dating app?
http://comicbook.com/2016/07/08/pokemon-go-is-becoming-a-dating-app/
Pokemon Go review: “I’ve never walked my dog so much.”
https://t.co/o5u8kHDrSL
“Hey, guys, you don’t need to come into the police station to get your pokeballs”
http://www.polygon.com/2016/7/6/12107138/pokemon-go-warning-australia-pokestop-location
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/pokemon-go-police-ask-players-to-stop-trying-to-catch-sandshrew-in-darwin-police-station-a7127616.html
Sore legs become pandemic as Pokemon Go Players accidentally get exercise
http://gizmodo.com/sore-legs-become-pandemic-as-pokemon-go-players-acciden-1783402931
Since its launch late last week, Pokemon Go has taken the US by storm. Wondering what all the fuss is about? Not into Pokemon? Not a gamer? The Mindset Digital team breaks it down for you, soup-to-nuts style: What is Pokemon Go, why is everybody playing, and what can we learn from the sudden success of this app?
Two quick corrections:
Pokemon was originally released on the Nintendo Gameboy Advanced, not the Nintendo DS
There are initially 150 Pokemon in Pokemon Go, not 250
Links:
Quick tips for playing Pokemon Go
http://www.techinsider.io/pokemon-go-tips-and-tricks-2016-7
Pokemon Go FAQ
http://www.polygon.com/2016/7/6/12105992/pokemon-go-guide-faq-ios-android
Pokemon Go: The Data behind America’s latest obsession
https://www.similarweb.com/blog/pokemon-go
What is really behind the Pokemon Go craze? (Washington Post)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2016/07/12/what-is-really-behind-the-pokemon-go-craze/
Like it or not, we are part of the Pokemon Go world! (USA Today)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2016/07/12/everyone-part-of-pokemon-go-world-augmented-reality-game/86970808/
Pokemon Go about to surpass Twitter in daily active users for Android
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2016/07/10/pokemon-go-about-to-surpass-twitter-in-daily-active-users/#2922216a5174
Pokémon Go's success adds $7.5 billion to Nintendo's market value
http://www.theverge.com/2016/7/11/12147600/nintendos-stock-pokemon-go
Pokemon Go is the most addicting app in years; here’s why it maters
http://www.fastcodesign.com/3061642/pokemon-go-is-the-most-addicting-app-in-years-heres-why-it-matters
Buzzfeed: Things that prove Pokemon Go has already ruined everyone’s life
https://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanhatesthis/things-that-prove-pokemon-go-has-already-ruined-everyones-li?bftwuk&utm_term=.eozw2XKzP2#.bqnoP2d9bP
Teenager finds a dead body while playing Pokemon Go
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/pokemon-go-uk-release-date-teenager-finds-dead-body-playing-game-a7128441.html
How you look playing Pokemon Go!
https://www.facebook.com/cnet/videos/10154455290997275/
Is Pokemon Go becoming a dating app?
http://comicbook.com/2016/07/08/pokemon-go-is-becoming-a-dating-app/
Pokemon Go review: “I’ve never walked my dog so much.”
https://t.co/o5u8kHDrSL
“Hey, guys, you don’t need to come into the police station to get your pokeballs”
http://www.polygon.com/2016/7/6/12107138/pokemon-go-warning-australia-pokestop-location
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/pokemon-go-police-ask-players-to-stop-trying-to-catch-sandshrew-in-darwin-police-station-a7127616.html
Sore legs become pandemic as Pokemon Go Players accidentally get exercise
http://gizmodo.com/sore-legs-become-pandemic-as-pokemon-go-players-acciden-1783402931
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