Pokemon Go is the reigning king of mainstream AR.
Pokemon Go is the reigning king of mainstream AR.
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Pokémon Go’s 2018 Summer Tour brings official real-world events to the world

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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Niantic announced details today for Pokémon Go’s 2018 Summer Tour, a series of real-world events that will encourage players of location-based AR hit to meet up in person.

Pokémon Go released in 2016 and made $1.2 billion in revenue in its first year. Official events give fans a way to meet and play with each other, and they also serve as promotional tools for the game.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.