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Google Maps: Pokémon Challenge

Google Maps · Youtube · 14 HN points · 2 HN comments
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Youtube Summary
Dozens of wild Pokémon have taken up residence on streets, amidst forests and atop mountains throughout Google Maps.

To catch 'em all, grab your Poké Ball and the newest version of Google Maps for iPhone or Android. Then tap the search bar, "press start," and begin your quest.

And, follow Google Maps on Google+, Facebook or Twitter for hints and tips for the most dedicated trainers.

© Google
Pokémon content ©2014 Pokémon/Nintendo/Creatures/GAME FREAK
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It's also similar to the April Fool's joke Google did earlier that year... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YMD6xELI_k
Apr 01, 2014 · 3 points, 0 comments · submitted by officialjunk
I don't think this is a joke. It is a fully functional application/game and judging from the partnership with Nintendo there is more behind this.

The video is really good too:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YMD6xELI_k

⬐ paraboul
Yes Larry announced that he's leaving his position so that he can catch 'em all.
⬐ paraboul
Ok, got it, no joke about April fools.
Mar 31, 2014 · 11 points, 0 comments · submitted by linanqiu
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