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Pokémon Go turns 10 as AR mobile game marks Times Square milestone

Pokémon Go is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The augmented‑reality mobile game, which uses GPS to let players find, catch and battle Pokémon in real-world locations, launched in 2016 and has maintained steady popularity. A recent New York event took the game to Times Square, matching a scene shown in its original launch trailer.

• 10th anniversary milestone
• Core GPS and AR gameplay remains central
• Sustained mainstream popularity since 2016
• Recent Times Square event mirrored launch trailer