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The Pokémon Go sensation dances its way to Spotify

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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Gotta listen to ’em all.

Spotify noted today that the frenzy surrounding the mobile game Pokémon Go has created a huge increase in the popularity of Pokémon songs on the music-streaming platform. Spotify took the data from worldwide streams from July 3 to July 10. Pokémon Go launched in the U.S. Wednesday evening, July 6. Overall streams of Pokémon songs have tripled, with the Pokémon theme “Gotta Catch ‘Em All” leading the pack with a 362 percent increase.

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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.