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Pokémon Go at 10 and the millions still trying to catch em all

UK · 2026-07-13

Key takeaway

Pokémon Go's 10th anniversary event boosts player engagement and in-app purchases, benefiting Scopely (operator) and Nintendo (IP owner).

  1. Step 1 · The triggerPokémon Go's 10th anniversary event drives a surge in player engagement and in-app purchases
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onScopely's UK studio sees higher revenue from the event, improving near-term cash flow and reducing reliance on new game launches
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youUK mobile gaming SMEs face higher user acquisition costs as Scopely's marketing spend intensifies during the event period

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Source: bbc.co.uk

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