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Pokemon Go-playing Norway politician is slammed
A senior Norwegian politician has been criticised for playing Pokemon Go on her smart phone during a parliamentary hearing about the country’s defence policy.A senior Norwegian politician has been criticised for playing Pokemon Go on her smart phone during a parliamentary hearing about the country’s defence policy.
Sex offenders in New York to be barred from playing Pokemon Go
Sex offenders in New York are to be barred from playing Pokemon Go while on parole .Sex offenders in New York are to be barred from playing Pokemon Go while on parole .
It's a Poke-nomenon
In this edition of Business Line we will tell you all you need to know about the phenomenon that is Pokemon GO.In this edition of Business Line we will tell you all you need to know about the phenomenon that is Pokemon GO.
No Pokemon profit boost for Nintendo - yet
Despite the popularity of Pokemon GO Nintendo has announced an operating loss for the period from April to June.Despite the popularity of Pokemon GO Nintendo has announced an operating loss for the period from April to June.
Nintendo Pokemon share frenzy wilts
Nintendo's shares fell 18 percent in one day after the company pointed out the smash-hit game would have only "limited" benefit for its earnings.Nintendo's shares fell 18 percent in one day after the company pointed out the smash-hit game would have only "limited" benefit for its earnings.
John Kirby vs Pokemon Go
State department spokesman John Kriby interrupts his presser statement as he realizes one of the reporters is playing Pokemon Go.State department spokesman John Kriby interrupts his presser statement as he realizes one of the reporters is playing Pokemon Go.
Syrians adopt Pokemon Go to highlight plight of children
The war has endured for more than five years.The war has endured for more than five years.
Pokemon GO has gone home to Japan
Japan, one of the world's biggest gaming markets, joins the US, Canada, Australia and more than 30 other countries in Europe to offer the "augmented reality" game.Japan, one of the world's biggest gaming markets, joins the US, Canada, Australia and more than 30 other countries in Europe to offer the "augmented reality" game.
No stopping players as Pokemon Go goes stratospheric
It’s taken off like no other has and gripped gamers worldwide.It’s taken off like no other has and gripped gamers worldwide.
USA: 'Pokemon-playing driver' hits police car
A driver allegedly playing Pokemon Go hit a police car early on Monday (July, 18) in Baltimore (Maryland, USA).A driver allegedly playing Pokemon Go hit a police car early on Monday (July, 18) in Baltimore (Maryland, USA).
Pokémon Go players warned of triggering landmines
The slogan of the hit Pokémon Go mobile game is ‘you’ve got to catch them all’, but for players in Bosnia, it might be worth adding ‘.The slogan of the hit Pokémon Go mobile game is ‘you’ve got to catch them all’, but for players in Bosnia, it might be worth adding ‘.
Nintendo shares double in price since Pokemon GO release
Pokemon GO continues to boost the shares of video game company Nintendo. They are now worth twice what they were when the 'augmented reality' game was released just over a week ago.Pokemon GO continues to boost the shares of video game company Nintendo. They are now worth twice what they were when the 'augmented reality' game was released just over a week ago.
Pokemon profits and problems
The 'augmented reality' game Pokemon Go - having become a global phenomenon in just days - is set to make big money but is also creating controversy.The 'augmented reality' game Pokemon Go - having become a global phenomenon in just days - is set to make big money but is also creating controversy.
Pokemon Go "catches 'em all" as augmented reality game takes world by storm
If you were born before 1984 you may have been slightly baffled by all the talk and media coverage of Pokemon Go.If you were born before 1984 you may have been slightly baffled by all the talk and media coverage of Pokemon Go.
Virtual gaming gets real at the Electronic Entertainment Expo
The E3 gaming expo in Los Angeles features new and breakthrough technologies in the Virtual Reality world.The E3 gaming expo in Los Angeles features new and breakthrough technologies in the Virtual Reality world.
Slimmer Xbox One S shimmies on to the shelves in August
Microsoft has showcased its new Xbox One S, due to roll out in August.Microsoft has showcased its new Xbox One S, due to roll out in August.
Warcraft's world of knights and orcs leaps to the silver screen
The “Warcraft” video game series comes to life on the silver screen, complete with its knights and orcs.The “Warcraft” video game series comes to life on the silver screen, complete with its knights and orcs.
Dealing with dementia via video games
A new initiative aims to ease the suffering of the estimated 45-million people worldwide living with dementia.A new initiative aims to ease the suffering of the estimated 45-million people worldwide living with dementia.
Angry Birds hope to make Happy Shareholders as movie comes out
The Angry Birds have made the transition from telephone game to top billing at Cannes, with a 3-D animated movie coming out that spills the beans onThe Angry Birds have made the transition from telephone game to top billing at Cannes, with a 3-D animated movie coming out that spills the beans on
Kiel students take Tetris to a whole new level
It is one of the most successful, and most played, video games of all time, a simple concept that has proved to be of near-universal appeal and whichIt is one of the most successful, and most played, video games of all time, a simple concept that has proved to be of near-universal appeal and which
Xbox 360 killed off
It's the end of an era for video gamers as the Xbox 360 console is being killed off by maker Microsoft after 11 years.It's the end of an era for video gamers as the Xbox 360 console is being killed off by maker Microsoft after 11 years.
'Hardcore Henry', a ground-breaking first person action
‘Hardcore Henry’ is a first-of-its-kind – a film entirely seen from the first person perspective, completely shot with Go-Pro cameras. Everything is‘Hardcore Henry’ is a first-of-its-kind – a film entirely seen from the first person perspective, completely shot with Go-Pro cameras. Everything is
eSports: the half a billion dollar ‘niche’ industry coming to a TV near you
Gone are the days of the lonely gamer shut away in his bedroom. Professional gaming, or eSports, has gone mainstream and it is about to shake upGone are the days of the lonely gamer shut away in his bedroom. Professional gaming, or eSports, has gone mainstream and it is about to shake up
Red from the 'Angry Birds' becomes honorary ambassador at the United Nations
Red, the animated character in the upcoming ‘The Angry Birds Movie’, was named Honorary Ambassador for Green on the International Day of Happiness atRed, the animated character in the upcoming ‘The Angry Birds Movie’, was named Honorary Ambassador for Green on the International Day of Happiness at
A virtual reality game to help stroke patients
At a sophisticated lab in Barcelona, researchers are convinced that computer models based on virtual reality can help people who have sufferedAt a sophisticated lab in Barcelona, researchers are convinced that computer models based on virtual reality can help people who have suffered
Takeaway: train your brain!
Right after giving birth to her second child… …Gloria was fighting for her life. A sudden stroke paralysed her. Her speech almost disapearedRight after giving birth to her second child… …Gloria was fighting for her life. A sudden stroke paralysed her. Her speech almost disapeared
'Warcraft' the movie won't disappoint says director
Based on the hugely popular video game, Warcraft the movie is set to hit the big screen next spring. In development since 2006, the film tells theBased on the hugely popular video game, Warcraft the movie is set to hit the big screen next spring. In development since 2006, the film tells the
Activision Blizzard to buy 'Candy Crush Saga' owner King
The group behind the popular Candy Crush Saga mobile games is to be bought by video game maker Activision Blizzard in the industry’s biggest deal ofThe group behind the popular Candy Crush Saga mobile games is to be bought by video game maker Activision Blizzard in the industry’s biggest deal of
Madrid Games Week third edition
People enjoy the third edition of Madrid Games Week, a fair presenting the latest innovations of big names in the video game industry.People enjoy the third edition of Madrid Games Week, a fair presenting the latest innovations of big names in the video game industry.
Video game characters attack Earth in 'Pixels'
Aliens send Pac-Man, Donkey Kong and other video game characters to attack Earth in ‘Pixels’ – a new sci-fi, comedy action movie hitting cinemasAliens send Pac-Man, Donkey Kong and other video game characters to attack Earth in ‘Pixels’ – a new sci-fi, comedy action movie hitting cinemas