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Pokémon Go fever sweeps Hong Kong upon 2016 launch

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In 2016, the augmented reality game Pokémon Go launched in Hong Kong, triggering a widespread craze among players. The game's arrival prompted authorities to issue warnings about trespassing and safety hazards due to players venturing into various locations to catch virtual creatures. Despite these concerns, the game quickly became a popular phenomenon, with many residents actively participating in the citywide hunt. AI

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Pokémon Go fever sweeps Hong Kong upon 2016 launch

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP ·

    In 2016, Pokemon Go fever sweeps Hong Kong as players hunt citywide – SCMP archive

    This article was first published on July 26, 2016. PLA, police ready as Pokemon Go arrives in city by Zen Soo and Naomi Ng (Additional reporting by Laura He) Pokemon Go, the augmented reality smartphone game that has taken the world by storm, launched in Hong Kong yesterday (July…

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