Pokemon is back with a hit new gaming app


The global phenomenon of 2016, 'Pokemon Go' generated over US$200mil (RM893mil) in its first month and drove millions of players outdoors to hunt for virtual creatures which appeared on their mobile phone screens. — AFP

PARIS: With over 60 million downloads and an estimated US$180mil (RM804mil) in revenue since late October, a new Pokemon mobile game app is enjoying worldwide success as the latest incarnation of the hit Nintendo-owned franchise.

Released on October 30, Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket is a virtual version of the collectible card game that has captivated schoolyards since the late 1990s.

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