Pokémon Go - Are you a monster catching addict?

[Chris_K]

How do you get Pikachu on the bus? You pokémon. Get it?! 

You all know what Pokémon is and you've all seen the world go crazy for the new Pokémon Go game for the past few days, but it's now officially out in the UK and we've seen folk walk into lamp posts, go to the gym but not work out, or pet dogs are now getting the most exercise of their lives...

But what about you? Is going around catching virtual monsters with an augmented reality game/app the #newnormal, or is it nothing but a fad that will fade away?

For iPhone users, get the game here

For Android users, get the game here

Check out our tell tale signs that your friend or loved one is a Pokémon Go addict

If you're a parent, check out NSPCC's guide to help keep your child safe while playing Pokémon Go

[Cleoriff]

Well this Japanese gymnast in Rio got a bit of a shock with his bill for playing Pokemon Go...£3700?!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/36963170

[MI5]

I saw that and also heard they got let off the bill too - Can't see O2 being so generous

[Cleoriff]

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@MI5 wrote:
I saw that and also heard they got let off the bill too - Can't see O2 being so generous

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Yes...apparently while he is representing his country he has been allowed a flat roaming rate. No WiFi in Rio then....probably not in the areas they go hunting for Pikachu?

[Beenherebefore]

No, the local Pikachus hunt you......expert pickpockets they are.

[Cleoriff]

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@Beenherebefore wrote:

No, the local Pikachus hunt you......expert pickpockets they are.

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Have they got any Kidnapping Pokemons in Rio....? You know the sort who lure you to dark alleys and shove you in a black van (or helicopter) and demand a ransom....??

[Cleoriff]

Only a matter of time....Pokemon Go now banned in Iran 'due to security concerns'....

http://www.theverge.com/2016/8/6/12393158/pokemon-go-iran-security-concerns-niantic

A decision made by The High Council of Virtual Spaces

[MI5]

Jobs for the boys if I've ever heard one!

[jonsie]

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@Cleoriff wrote:

Only a matter of time....Pokemon Go now banned in Iran 'due to security concerns'....

http://www.theverge.com/2016/8/6/12393158/pokemon-go-iran-security-concerns-niantic

A decision made by The High Council of Virtual Spaces

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The council....time we had the same council in the UK. We have one here called the army!

[Beenherebefore]

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/creators-of-pokemon-go-asked-to-remove-dilapidated-pier-as-a-hot-spot-f...

[Cleoriff]

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@Beenherebefore wrote:
http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/creators-of-pokemon-go-asked-to-remove-dilapidated-pier-as-a-hot-spot-f...

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Says it all really....