Why augmented reality games on smartphones are a dumb idea

One study suggests Pokemon Go was responsible for more than 10,000 traffic accidents per day
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Has any video game series been subject to as much scientific scrutiny as Pokémon?

A quick Pub Med search reveals 161 studies that reference the world’s highest- grossing game franchise.

The field was invigorated in 2016 with the release of Pokémon Go, an augmented reality mobile app where the game’s avatars move based on the player’s real-world location.

But a recent article about Pokémon Go is a tragic tale.