Pokémon Go a campaign weapon for presidential candidates


  • TECH
  • Tuesday, 02 Aug 2016

epa05421034 Elaine T. (C), of New York, plays the new game 'Pokémon Go' on her smartphone while gathered with others also playing the game in Union Square in New York, New York, USA, 11 July 2016. The new game was released 08 July and has players playing in a virtual world that corresponds to their actual GPS location. EPA/JUSTIN LANE

LOS ANGELES: The global phenomenon Pokémon Go has made its way onto the US presidential campaign trail with the staff of both major candidates appealing to users of the smartphone game to catch voters. 

The viral game uses smartphone satellite location, graphics and camera capabilities to overlay cartoon monsters on real-world settings, challenging players to capture and train the creatures for battles. 

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