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Pokémon Go turns ten, Charlotte (72) has already caught 209,036: 'I do it for the social connections and the exercise'

Pokémon Go turns ten, Charlotte (72) has already caught 209,036: 'I do it for the social connections and the exercise'

As the mobile game Pokémon Go celebrates its tenth anniversary, it has transitioned from a temporary craze into a lasting global community. Players like 72-year-old Charlotte continue to use the game as a means to stay physically active and maintain social connections.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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