What Happened to Pokémon Go: The Rise and Fall of an Icon
Pokémon Gone: How Greed, Wokeness, and Tone-Deaf Decisions Killed the Hype Once upon a time in July 2016, Pokémon GO exploded into the world like a Charizard with anger issues. Nerds, normies, boomers, college kids, and TikTokers alike were out in the streets chasing digital creatures. It was more than a game—it was a movement. In its first month, Pokémon GO had over 28.5 million daily active users in the U.S. alone, and raked in $207 million in revenue, according to Sensor Tower. It was the closest thing we had to a real-world Pokémon journey. And for a while, it was pure magic. But fast forward to today, and we’re watching a masterclass in how to take one of the most beloved franchises ever and run it into the dirt. 2016 to 2018: The Pokémon Go-lden Era The early years […]
