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Pokémon GO
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    • Pro 1: There are mental and physical health benefits from playing the game.
    • Pro 2: The game has brought people together, creating a sense of community.
    • Pro 3: The game has been a boon to local businesses.
  • Cons
    • Con 1: Playing the game has led to injuries, even deaths.
    • Con 2: The app encourages unhealthy impulses and gaming in inappropriate places.
    • Con 3: The app can spur gaming disorders, privacy concerns, and criminal activity.
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A screenshot of Pokémon GO on a smartphone. A person holds a smartphone displaying the game Pokemon Go, with Pikachu superimposed on a real park path where people are jogging and walking.
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A screenshot of Pokémon GO on a smartphone.
A screenshot of Pokémon GO on a smartphone.
A Pokémon GO player finds the character Pidgey while playing.
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A person holds a smartphone displaying the game Pokemon Go, with Pikachu superimposed on a real park path where people are jogging and walking.
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An augmented-reality game in which players navigate the real world to catch fantasy...
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