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

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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