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Pokémon craze hits NZ tourism: Pikachu goes bungy jumping
Gaming

Pokémon craze hits NZ tourism: Pikachu goes bungy jumping

NZ's tourism leaps as Pikachu bungy jumps! Queenstown bridge hosts a Pokémon spectacle, captivating fans and crew alike.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2016
Braving the elements for Pokémon Go
Gaming

Braving the elements for Pokémon Go

UK Pokémon fans undeterred by weather, embracing rain or shine in quest to 'catch 'em all' as game's popularity soars.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jul 2016
Pòkemon Go is ruining lives: Reasons why you shouldn't play
Gaming

Pòkemon Go is ruining lives: Reasons why you shouldn't play

My name is Ashton and I've been clean for nine days. I've steered clear of the app, as I've seen what it has done to my colleagues, friends & family.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2016
Pokémon Go is a reminder that online gaming infrastructure is hard to get right
Gaming

Pokémon Go is a reminder that online gaming infrastructure is hard to get right

Pokèmon Go's release has been epic, but it has highlighted the challenges of releasing games that are heavily reliant on online gaming infrastructure.

By Charlotte Palfrey • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2016

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Surprise! Pokemon GO is alive and well
Gaming

Surprise! Pokemon GO is alive and well

Defying expectations, Pokémon GO thrives with raids, new features, and a loyal fanbase ready for battle, come rain or shine.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Pokémon Go player makes Jesus joke in Russian Church, gets arrested
Gaming

Pokémon Go player makes Jesus joke in Russian Church, gets arrested

Russian blogger arrested for playing Pokémon Go in church faces possible 3.5 year prison sentence. Amnesty calls it attack on freedom of speech.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Should IT pros care about augmented reality?
Gaming

Should IT pros care about augmented reality?

AR might revolutionise business, but for IT pros, it's likely to just mean business as usual—and next-level gaming at home.

By Thomas LaRock • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
Pokemon Go, PlayStation, Xbox and more will be at Armageddon 2016
Gaming

Pokemon Go, PlayStation, Xbox and more will be at Armageddon 2016

The 2016 Auckland Armageddon expo is next month and a lot of gaming events/displays will there to entertain gamers of all ages.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 7th Sep 2016
What businesses can learn from Pokémon Go success
Gaming

What businesses can learn from Pokémon Go success

The popularity of the Pokémon Go app spread like wildfire across the globe. Its success is something businesses should take note of.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Aug 2016
Could Edge Computing have solved Pokémon GO's server issues?
Gaming

Could Edge Computing have solved Pokémon GO's server issues?

Edge Computing is gaining popularity as an alternative to conventional approaches where the data centre can be remote and geographically distant.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
All aboard the Hogwarts Express - petition asks for Harry Potter version of Pokémon Go
Gaming

All aboard the Hogwarts Express - petition asks for Harry Potter version of Pokémon Go

Fans clamour for a spellbinding twist on augmented reality – a Harry Potter themed game akin to Pokémon Go is petitioned.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2016
Pokemon Go: Gotta catch all the app permissions
Gaming

Pokemon Go: Gotta catch all the app permissions

Pokemon Go is taking the world by storm & getting people out of their houses - but the dissenters are still saying 'beware'.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2016
Spark launches new data offering in response to 'gaming fever'
Gaming

Spark launches new data offering in response to 'gaming fever'

Spark's 2GB GO offering thrills gamers, doubling data for half the price during school hols amidst a Pokemon Go craze.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2016
Early lessons from Pokemon Go
Gaming

Early lessons from Pokemon Go

Pokemon Go has brought augmented reality to the masses, revealing the potential for brands to take advantage of the craze.

By David Yockelson • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2016
Pokemon Go is giving to society what other technology had taken away
Gaming

Pokemon Go is giving to society what other technology had taken away

Pokemon Go has rekindled human interaction and outdoor activity, reversing the isolation fostered by other technologies and reigniting community spirit.

By Jenny Sussin • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2016