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Yes, lots of people are still playing "Pokemon Go"

By Molly Wood, Stephanie Hughes, and Danielle Chiriguayo
July 12, 2018
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The popular mobile phone game is making a comeback.

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In some rural areas, Pokemon not such a go

By Anna King
September 05, 2016
Brogan Heising, 10, and Rourke Heising, 8, really want to play the new popular game Pokemon Go. But living outside of Finley, Wash., in the country, that’s not an option for their summer break
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In rural Washington, there are no Pokemon to catch. Just a blank map. A yawning blue and green screen.

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A college is offering a Pokemon Go class

By Kai Ryssdal and Marketplace staff
August 09, 2016
Young people playing "Pokemon Go" last month in Hanover, Germany.
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It was only a matter of time.

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It's OK to play Pokemon Go while the world is burning

By Molly Wood
July 17, 2016
Millions have downloaded the Pokemon Go app since its launch, making it one of the most popular mobile games of all time.
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Pokemon Go isn't just a trivial distraction. It's the joy and community we need.

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Hillary Clinton wants to use Pokémon Go to catch votes

By Kai Ryssdal
July 14, 2016
Hillary Clinton made a Pokemon Go joke while stumping in Virginia on Thursday.
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The presumptive presidential nominee readily drops a Pokemon reference while stumping.

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T-mobile to give out free data for Pokémon Go players

By Donna Tam
July 14, 2016
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The wireless company tries to lure users with a promotional plan tied to the mobile gaming phenomenon.

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Brands would like you to know they are also into "Pokemon Go"

By Tony Wagner
July 13, 2016
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We've rounded up some of the best and worst examples of social media branding attempts.

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Are people taking Pokemon Go too far?

By Kai Ryssdal
July 12, 2016
A woman holds up her cell phone as she plays the Pokemon Go game in Lafayette Park in front of the White House in Washington, DC, July 12, 2016.
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Maybe catching Pokemon while visiting a memorial isn't a good idea...

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How small businesses are profiting from Pokémon Go

By Donna Tam
July 11, 2016
A man plays Pokemon Go on his smartphone outside of Nintendo's flagship store, on Monday in New York City. Businesses are finding creative ways to use the game to attract customers.
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The app requires players to leave their couches and roam the streets, and businesses are taking advantage.

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