Pokémon GO

Pokémon Go is a 2016 augmented reality (AR) mobile game developed by Niantic in collaboration with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company for iOS and Android. It uses GPS to let players locate, capture, and battle virtual Pokémon in real-world locations. The game follows a free-to-play model with in-app purchases and has expanded from 150 to around 870 Pokémon by 2024. While praised for its innovation and impact on AR gaming, it faced criticism for technical issues and safety concerns. Despite controversies, it became a massive success, surpassing a billion downloads and generating over $6 billion in revenue by 2020.