VIDEO: Pokémon Go Conspiracy Theories

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Do you know that game everyone is crazy about, Pokémon Go? Well, a bunch of conspiracy theories regarding it have been popping up lately from pretty much everywhere.

Check out the craziest one in the video below!

According to Wikipedia, Pokémon Go was released to mixed reviews, with critics praising the game’s concept and the incentive to be more active in the real world, while criticizing frequent technical issues that were prevalent around the time of the original launch.

Despite such reviews, it quickly became a global phenomenon and was one of the most used and profitable mobile apps in 2016, having been downloaded more than 500 million times worldwide. It was credited with popularizing location-based and augmented reality technology, promoting physical activity, and helping local businesses grow due to increased foot traffic.

However, it also attracted controversy for contributing to various accidents, as well as becoming a public nuisance at some locations. Various governments also expressed concerns over the security of the game, with some countries passing legislation to regulate its use.

Critics praised various aspects of Pokémon Go. Oscar Dayus (Pocket Gamer) said that the game was an immensely enjoyable experience and continued with how “the very personal nature of catching Pokémon in your own neighborhood made me smile more than any game has for years”. Jeremy Parish (US Gamer) compared the game and its social aspects to a massively multiplayer online game.

Reviewers also praised the game enabling the promotion of physical exercise. Terri Schwartz (IGN) said it was “secretly the best exercise app out there” and that it changed her daily walking routine. Patrick Allen (Lifehacker) wrote an article with tips about how to work out using Pokémon Go.

Julia Belluz (Vox) said it could be the “greatest unintentional health fad ever” and wrote that one of the results of the game that the developers may not have realized was that “it seems to be getting people moving”. Users took an extra 194 steps per day once they started using the app, which approximated to 26% more than usual.

Philip Kollar and Allegra Frank (Polygon) both agreed that Pokémon Go was “an exciting social experience”, but were not sure how long the game and its popularity would last, stating it could either last for coming years or “end up as a brush fire craze that the whole gaming world is talking about for a few weeks and then is forgotten”.

Other critics expressed more negative opinions of the game, with many citing frequent crashes and other technical issues, along with shallow gameplay. Kallie Plagge said that although the game lacked in polish and depth, the overall experience made up for it. Matt Peckham (Time) criticized the game for its frequent crashes.

Mike Cosimano (Destructoid) also took issue with the game, saying the original idea showed promise, but was improperly executed. Kat Brewster (The Guardian) wrote that although she thought Pokémon Go was not a good game, it was “a great experience”. The server problems also received negative press.