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Why is Pokémon Go so popular ?

The Pokémon Go game has seen huge international success in recent weeks.
Its popularity led to a 25% jump in shares for Nintendo - part owner of the brand.
Pokémon was first released as a video game in 1996 and led to an animated TV series and film franchise, plus merchandise including trading cards - which became a craze in UK schools in the early 2000s.
Victoria Derbyshire spoke to some fans about why they love the game.

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