Pokémon Go’s launch has a thorn

A quick glance at the popularity of Pokémon Go makes it seem like a runaway success. More than 7.5 million downloads and $1.6 million in daily revenue. Usage time has already eclipsed WhatsApp, Instagram, and Snapchat. Nintendo’s market cap has risen by $9 billion since the game was released.

And yet, the launch could have been much more successful.

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