Move aside, trolls, Pokemon Go has arrived in Viking

A new interactive game with nearly 80 million players around the world has arrived in Viking, and many locals are welcoming it with open arms.

Pokemon Go is a game where players can catch virtual pocket monsters in real life places on their mobile device.

Each player is a trainer, who is building a stable of pocket monster, called Pokemon.

The game displays something like GPS (Global Position System), showing players their actual location on a map at street level, with things like random, catchable pokemon appearing as well as special stops like Pokestops and Pokemon Gyms highlighted.

The map shows that there may be catchable Pokemon nearby, but it is up to the player to find and capture them. This can involve a lot of travelling, and… for more see the Aug. 9/16 Weekly Review