transport: Pokémon Go

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Pokémon Go (stylized as Pokémon GO) is a 2016 augmented reality (AR) mobile game originally developed and published by Niantic and since 2025 by Scopely Explore, in partnership with Nintendo and the Pokémon Company, for iOS and Android devices. The game uses GPS to locate, capture, train, and battle Pokémon. It is free-to-play, featuring a freemium model that includes in-app purchases for additional in-game items. Pokémon Go launched with approximately 150 Pokémon species, with new species regularly introduced. Upon its release, Pokémon Go received "mixed" or "average" reviews; critics found the experience enjoyable, but noted several technical issues. Despite this, it became one of the mos…

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Since the release of the augmented reality (AR) mobile game Pokémon Go in 2016, multiple real-life events and gatherings have been held by its developer, Niantic Labs, outside unofficial player gatherings. Typically, these events offer increased in-game rewards to participating players and often involve cooperation with local organizations or governments. The common recurring events include the annual Pokémon Go Fest, the Pokémon Go Safari Zone, which has been held in multiple countries, and the monthly "Community Day" events. Larger events attract player counts ranging from thousands to as many as two million participants in a single event. The high concentration of players using mobile de…

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Abstract 02: Does Pokemon Go Help Players be More Active? An Evaluation of Pokemon Go and Physical Activity. Objective: Pokémon Go is a location-based augmented reality game for mobile devices. Leveraging GPS and camera on the smartphone, Pokémon Go requires the player to travel around an area capturing animated creatures. This study aimed to evaluate physical activity associated with Pokémon Go. Methods: We recruited 167 iPhone users who had played Pokémon Go in July 2016. Study participants provided screenshots of their daily “steps” reported on their iPhone Health app between June 15, 2016 and Jul 31, 2016. The primary outcome measures were average daily “steps” and % of days > 10,000 st…

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Pokémon is a Japanese role-playing video game series developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and the Pokémon Company under the Pokémon franchise. It was created by Satoshi Tajiri with assistance from Ken Sugimori. The first games, Pocket Monsters Red and Green, were released in 1996 in Japan for the Game Boy, later released outside of Japan as Pokémon Red Version and Blue Version. The main series of RPGs, known officially as the "core series", has continued on each generation of Nintendo's handhelds. The most recently released core series game, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, was released on October 16, 2025, for the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2. In addition to Game Freak's dev…

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Monthly Active Users (unit: 10 thousand)

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Motivational Factors, Physical Activity Impacts, and Sociopsychological Effects of Pokémon GO in Players Over the Years: Scoping Review.. Background Pokémon GO (PoGo) is a global, location-based augmented reality game integrating virtual play with real-world exploration and social interaction. Its mass adoption and evolving physical and social mechanics make it a salient case to assess whether gamified apps can drive sustained behavior change and deliver health benefits. PoGo's effects over the years on physical activity (PA), mental and social well-being, and societal impacts remain unexplored by previous reviews. Objective This study aimed to map PoGo's impacts over the years on PA and he…

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The Pokémon Trading Card Game (Japanese: ポケモンカードゲーム, Hepburn: Pokemon Kādo Gēmu; "Pokémon Card Game"), abbreviated as PTCG or Pokémon TCG, is a tabletop and collectible card game developed by Creatures Inc. based on the Pokémon franchise. Originally published in Japan by Media Factory in 1996, publishing worldwide is currently handled by the Pokémon Company. In the United States, the game was originally licensed to Wizards of the Coast, the producer of Magic: The Gathering. Wizards published eight expansion sets between 1998 and 2003, after which licensing was transferred to the Pokémon Company. Players assume the role of Pokémon Trainers engaging in battle, and play with 60-card decks. Sta…

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Pokémon Crystal Version is a role-playing video game developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy Color, released in Japan in December 2000 and internationally throughout 2001. Serving as an enhanced edition of the 1999 titles Pokémon Gold and Silver, it is the final entry in the second generation of the Pokémon game series. The game introduced several new features, including additional story elements, a Battle Tower area, the option to play as a female protagonist, animated Pokémon sprites during battles, and various minor improvements. The Japanese version of the game also utilized the capabilities of the Mobile Adapter GB, a peripheral that allowed players to trade…

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Pokémon is a series of role-playing video games developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. Over the years, a number of spin-off games based on the series have also been developed by multiple companies. While the main series consists of RPGs, spin-off games encompass other genres, such as action role-playing, puzzle, fighting, and digital pet games. Most Pokémon video games have been developed exclusively for Nintendo handheld and home consoles, dating from the Game Boy to the Nintendo Switch 2.

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Tourism and ICT Solutions in the COVID-19 Era: A Comparison Between Japan and Sweden.. Due to the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19), the tourism industry has been experiencing a worldwide crisis. However, the effects of the virus differ widely across regions and countries, and the current situation varies considerably. In this study, I will discuss the difficulties faced by the tourism industry regarding the new coronavirus by comparing Japan and Sweden, focusing on discrimination in the tourism industry. In Japan, discrimination based on place of residence has been observed, while in Sweden, race-based discrimination has been confirmed. Considering the current situation, we will exa…