Where this storyline stands
This article was first published on July 26, 2016. PLA, police ready as Pokemon Go arrives in city by Zen Soo and Naomi Ng (Additional reporting by Laura He) Pokemon Go, the augmented reality smartphone game that has taken the world by storm, launched in Hong Kong yesterday (July 25, 2016), prompting multiple warnings against trespassing and straying onto busy roads. The city was quickly abuzz with excited talk about
Complete chronological journey
Every chapter below is ordered by its exact event time, from the earliest connected report to the newest development.
- 01How it started01 — How it started
In 2016, Pokemon Go fever sweeps Hong Kong as players hunt citywide – SCMP archive
What happened
This article was first published on July 26, 2016. PLA, police ready as Pokemon Go arrives in city by Zen Soo and Naomi Ng (Additional reporting by Laura He) Pokemon Go, the augmented reality smartphone game that has taken the world by storm, launched in Hong In 2016, Pokemon Go fever sweeps Hong Kong as players hunt citywide – SCMP archive
Why it matters
The development may affect public safety, diplomacy, policy and people living in the region. Early claims can change quickly, so verified updates and clear attribution are essential.