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Pokemon Go's success will spur imitators

But much will depend on whether rivals duplicate underlying augmented reality technology

Published Tue, Jul 12, 2016 · 09:50 PM

    Hong Kong

    GAME developers around the world watched in astonishment as Pokemon Go, a mobile version of the beloved 1990s game from Nintendo Co, became an instant hit - rocketing to the most downloaded app on both Apple and Android phones.

    It is too soon to say if its success will reshape the US$25 billion mobile gaming industry, but this much is certain: The surprise hit will inspire copycats.

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