Sony to step up pursuit of mobile gaming in wake of Pokémon Go

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Sony CEO Kaz Hirai has emphasised his company's newfound commitment to mobile gaming apps rather than just gaming devices, citing Pokémon Go as "a real game changer."

Mid-year mobile hit Pokémon Go wasn't published by Sony – traditional console company Nintendo has a stake in The Pokémon Company, while Google spin-off Niantic is the app's official publisher and developer – but the PlayStation multinational is clear on its own goals in a post –"PoGo" world.