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Pokémon GO is now the biggest mobile game in U.S. history (by peak DAU)
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Poetic.Injustice
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Wish my Samsung S3 could play it. 
Assuming they can hold this phenomenon for even a few months, it's conceivable this could be the most successful Nintendo(IP) game of all time, and it's not available on Nintendo hardware.
Even more amazing, this level of success is impossible on Nintendo hardware, as there is no way to get that much gaming hardware out in the world and into people's pockets.
Even more amazing, this level of success is impossible on Nintendo hardware, as there is no way to get that much gaming hardware out in the world and into people's pockets.
You are absolutely right. This is unprecedented. Gaming usually has a very strong but specific base -- PoGo has surpassed that to an extent that is hard to fathom.
They turned on the stops in downtown Austin and at UT yesterday.. I was driving home and when we got a few blocks from the state capital my wife mentioned there were a ton of Stops around the grounds. I ended up driving in front and there were probably at least 100 people walking around the area and that was just at the front.. there were probably 20 other stops I couldn't see. It's an absolute phenomenon. I was so happy when I saw those people.
Keep in mind that console/handheld games cost more.
I'm talking about revenue. This game has the potential to pull in far more revenue than any $50 console game.
AHA-Lambda
Member
This is simply incredible o_o
Staggering, and it's not even hit full rollout yet
*sits impatiently*
Staggering, and it's not even hit full rollout yet
*sits impatiently*
HeartGold and Black 2 are incredible. Good for you!
clay_ghost
Member
Fixed. Its only possible due to the fact that everyone owns a smartphone that have capability of GPS, AR, 3G/4G Data,etc in this generation.
Also fixed.
Its kind of scary how much this is making and its not out WW yet.
LordOcidax
Member
Cant wait for the Japan release. This is going to be more insane.
To be fair, that was said about the mainline games. This isn't a mainline Pokémon game.
metalslimer
Member
I have a feeling this game will make far more than the typical handheld game.
I said a few months ago Pokemon Go would be Nintendo's biggest game this year. I didn't think it would be this big though.
clay_ghost
Member
Go will Will Tie Into Sun and Moon Eventually as mentioned during E3.
Cross promotion is going to be big IMO, Nintendo will not be so stupid to waste this chance,
I hope
Of course, which is my point. This kind of success requires an addressable market that is simply impossible to achieve with dedicated gaming hardware.
Yep.
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
Investors aren't always dumb.
Pancakes R Us
Member
Not much impact impact on NX handheld, I don't think. People already have a phone, NX is a barrier to entry.
Wish my Samsung S3 could play it.
Tell me about that! My Iphon4 can run Ingress previous Niantic games that okemon go is based on it but I can't run Pokemon go! #salty
I disagree. If they would port it to NX with extra features (PVP and "bigger" battles for example) and without it draining your phones battery I'm sure some people would be interested.
Don't know if that is something they are considering or not, but if I was Nintendo that would be something I'd definitly look into.
Interfectum
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Eh this game works perfect as a phone game as you already take your phone everywhere with you. The game is now super popular because everyone is talking about how super popular it is. Everyone jumping in on the zeitgeist for free on a device they already own. I don't see that jumping ship to a new gaming device.
Some people? Yes. A significant number of people, no.
This game is as successful as it is because it requires no additional hardware investment. People want to play on what is already in their pockets. The vast majority are only willing to give this game a try because it's "free" to get started.
clay_ghost
Member
I think what he is saying is that Nintendo should make an enhanced version for the hardcore fans that are willing to buy the NX for the additional features.
Yup. But do note that the Pokemon fanbase is huge and the some may be still worth the investment needed to port the game if it can increase the chances of NX success .
He also asked what "impact" that would have. To which the correct reply was "not much".
Vermillion
Banned
Next time anyone asks "but if Nintendo's next console is a flop, will they be forced to go third-party?"
Lol, hell no
Let's not act like pokemon games don't already sell 12-17 million copies. A free extended port of Pokemon Go on NX might still be succesfull as a booster for Nintendo's handheld.
This.
That depends on if there even is a NX Handheld.
Yes. If you have any questions, literally grab anyone around you. They can explain.
Pretty easy, though there does seem to be a lack of proper tutorial. Basically you walk around in real life and Pokemon will appear, you touch them, throw the Pokeball (like toss a paper ball into a trash bin game), and so on and so forth. Depending on how big of a place you live, you can run into a ton of Pokemon or run into not that many.
It's free. Doesn't hurt to download and try it.
Also this. It's insane the amount of people playing.
Arthr2ShdsJcksn
Banned
I know the AR stuff is worse on battery, and many people shut it off, but I don't care... I'm thinking of buying a new phone just for it. I want my pictures with pokemon.
He was specifically talking about one game turning around a hardware platforms fortunes. Ironically, this game isn't on Nintendo hardware.
Father_Brain
Banned
What do you mean by "turned on the stops?" I thought they were static, at least for now.
I honestly don't think there's such a thing as a singular "killer app" for any platform anymore. People want to buy into ecosystems and online communities.
Somewhere Iwata is Iwata: Laughs'ing at the success Pokemon Go has had.
... that being said, it could still be too early to tell. It's definitely made a huge impact on the short-run. The long-run remains to be seen.
I could've sworn there were more Pokestops around my campus after yesterday, but I could be wrong.
Pretty much.
Jawbreaker
Member
Wish my Samsung S3 could play it.
It can if you root it and use a custom ROM like Cyanogenmod 13, which will get it to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).
Wrestlemania
Banned
Could easily give them the initial draw they need to a new platform if they launch a compelling Go companion game.
It's the power of Gen 1 Pokémon.
Yeah, I feel that Nintendo has 3-4 I with massive appeal.
Mario
Pokemon
Donkey Kong
Maybe Animal Crossing or Zelda
Some will argue DK, but if Nintendo made a Pac-Man VS Remix Version of the old arcade game... Many would buy in.
Oh well if it'll ONLY make 10 Billion. Let's wrap it up guys there's nothing to see here.
There were no PokeStops or Gyms in downtown Austin or on the UT campus, etc. They have to port them over from Ingress and they hadn't done it for whatever reason. Either due to the app update or just sort of in conjunction with it, they were all enabled yesterday.
So it went from nothing to this yesterday (this is a part of UT, including 2 stop at my building):
