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July 22, 2016

Pokémon Go launches in Japan with sponsored gyms

by John_A

Pokémon Go has made its debut in Japan, and the game is seeing its first commercial tie-in. Over 3,000 McDonald’s outlets spread across the country have been turned into gyms, allowing players to battle and take control of the real-world locations for their teams.

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The game should make its way to other markets in Asia in due course of time. In the meantime, check out our extensive coverage of Pokémon Go.

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