What is Pokemon Go and how do I play it?

We tell you all you need to know about Pokemon Go, where it came from and how to play it.

Pokemon Go is an augmented reality (AR) game that users play by roaming the real world looking at the app. Gamers use their smartphones to catch Pokemon characters such as Pikachu.

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