Tens of thousands join Pokemon hunt in New Taipei City

Taipei Times
Date: Oct 04, 2019
By: AFP, TAIPEI

Tens of thousands of Pokemon Go fans yesterday descended on New Taipei Metropolitan Park, hoping

to catch a rare “Heracross” and other elusive virtual creatures from the popular game in New Taipei City.

The four-day Pokemon Go Safari Zone is expected to attract up to half a million fans of the cute fighting creatures.

Pokemon Go has sparked a global frenzy since its launch in 2016 as users of the gaming app hunt for virtual cartoon characters overlaid on real-world locations using augmented-reality technology.

“We can wander out of the city and see what creatures we can catch. It’s a hobby and a form of exercise,” said Chuang Jung-chung, 66, accompanied by his wife and another retired couple on their hunt around the huge park.    [FULL  STORY]