Pokémon GO—the latest iteration of the immensely popular Pokémon media franchise, best known for producing a series of video games in which players act as “trainers” with the goal of capturing and collecting fantasy creatures called Pokémon—has continued to sweep the nation. Downloaded over 650 million times, this revolutionary mobile app relies on various smartphone technologies—including GPS, camera and gyroscope features—to create an “augmented reality” gaming experience in which players locate and capture virtual Pokémon by exploring their physical surroundings.
But not everyone is thrilled about Pokémon GO’s meteoric rise. Within days of the game’s release, it was revealed that a number of the GPS coordinates for real-life locations gamers can visit for in-game perks were on or adjacent to private property selected without the owner’s consent.
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