"Pokémon Go" overloads servers, dominates headlines, gets man fired
Pokemon Go servers crashed this afternoon sparking chaos for millions of gamers worldwide.
Players in the UK, as well as Holland and the US, were complaining that the reality game was down and wouldn"t allow them to log in.
When users tried to play the game they were greeted by a message that says: "Our servers are humbled by your incredible response. We are working to resolve the issue. Please try again soon!"
The game now appears to be up and running for most UK users.
App developer Niantic said on their website: "Due to the incredible number of Pokmon GO downloads, some Trainers are experiencing server connectivity issues. Dont worry, our team is on it!"
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The Pokemon Go official app later said: "Trainers! We have been working to fix the #PokemonGO server issues. Thank you for your patience. We"ll post an update soon."
One devastated user tweeted: "I could definitely leave the house but what"s the point if Pokemon go servers are down?"
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Tarek Mouganie said: "Been playing #PokemonGo for over two hours, server crashes, I look up and I have no clue where I am. Send for help."
Daniel Jackson tweeted: "So now what? Am I supposed to just walk around a sunny park for no reason? That"s disgusting. #PokemonGO"
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Another user said: "So far my car has failed it"s MOT then Kante leaves us for Chelsea and now Pokemon Go won"t sign me in!"
Sam Spilling said: "Pokemon GO app not working. How am I supposed to spend this 3 hour train journey now!"
One desperate gamer resorted to chasing a pigeon instead of catching Pokemon.
Theo Young tweeted: "Thanks to #PokemonGO servers being down I cant catch pokemon on my walk home and have had to settle for just being healthier."
Author Aaron Giles tweeted: "Pokemon Go is down, people wander the streets chasing pigeons, carrying eggs for 5 kilometres hoping they"ll hatch. Chaos."
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The free app was first launched in Australia and New Zealand before overtaking Tinder in the US in popularity.
It has now become the most popular download in the UK on the iOS App Store and Google Play.
It uses a smartphones global positioning system.
Phones buzz when a creature is nearby and, using the camera, they appear wherever you are, whether its a library, shopping centre or supermarket.
The gamer then catches and trains the creatures, which can look like rats, snakes, dragons, birds and eggs.
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When running correctly, on a smartphone Go will keep you notified of how far away a nearby Pokmon, rival trainer or group event is.
Players can scan their surroundings while out and about and if theyre lucky, a wild Pokmon might pop up on their screen for them to grab.
They can then throw a Poke Ball at it in an attempt to capture the Pokmon and add it to their collection.
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7 fun things to do instead of playing Pokemon GO Enjoy the Great British weather Go to an ACTUAL gym Play with your real-life pets Buy this photo Use your phone for its original function Download a geocaching app Go on a Tinder date Dig out your Pokemon cardsSource: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/pokemon-go-servers-down-causing-8433609
