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Pokémon GO

Created by Niantic, Pokémon GO is an augmented reality RPG where players can wander around catching Pokémon as they by various landmarks in real life. Players can engage in a traditional Pokémon experience via battles with other trainers, catching Pokémon to breed new ones, and even trade them with other trainers they come across. 

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Pokémon GO
Augmented Reality
Systems
phone transparent
4.5/10
Released
July 6, 2016
ESRB
e
Developer(s)
Niantic, The Pokemon Company
Publisher(s)
Niantic
Engine
Unity
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
ios, andriod
Cross Save
yes
Franchise
Pokemon

ESRB
e

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