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How social media is reacting to the Pokemon Go phenomenon

A look at tweets and Facebook posts on the hugely-popular game

A virtual map of Bryant Park is displayed on the screen as a man plays the augmented reality mobile game "Pokemon Go" by Nintendo in New York City
A virtual map of Bryant Park is displayed on the screen as a man plays the augmented reality mobile game "Pokemon Go" by Nintendo in New York City
BS Web Team Mumbai
Last Updated : Jul 14 2016 | 2:49 PM IST
Pokemon Go, the mobile gaming app that has taken the world by storm, has seen over seven million downloads, while active users keep rising by the minute. 

Ever since its launch on July 6, 2016 the game has been widely-discussed and debated online, including the implications — positive as well as negative.

Social media, too, has seen a lot of activity on the game, with internet memes coming up instantly to paint a picture after the game was launched. 

Business Standard pulls out some reactions that have been doing the rounds. 

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First Published: Jul 14 2016 | 2:20 PM IST

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