Pokemon Go fever is dying off
Well, it was fun while it lasted, but the latest data seems to indicate that the latest poke-craze is already on its way out. A variety of app and market intelligence firms are reporting that Pokemon Go usership is starting to fade away. When the game first launched, it quickly rose to the top of all app lists , breaking record after record and creating its own micro-culture awash with rivalries and tongue-in-cheek propaganda . However, in the shadow of a number of poorly received actions on the part of developer Niantic , daily and weekly users are in decline. SEE ALSO: DO NOT PASS POKEMON GO: CHEATERS NOW GETTING PERMA-BANNED At its highest point, Pokemon Go boasted more than 40 million active users, joining the leagues of app titans like the official Facebook and Twitter apps as well as Instagram and Snapchat. Bloomberg reports that, although interest is still high in the game, players don’t seem to be as engaged. ...