Pokemon Go is a game that invites users to look for unique, cute and adorable digital monsters. Moreover, for those fans of the Pokemon anime, which was booming in the 2000s, the game is a cure for their longing and realizing their dreams.
Unfortunately, the Augmented Reality-based game introduced by Niantic not only brings happiness to Earthlings, but also sadness, loss, and even death. Of course this is contrary to what is presented in the animation made in Japan.
Mara and McConnell’s report is based on an accident report from Tippecanoe County, Indiana. In the last 148 days, there have been a series of accidents that caused damage and two lives lost. The total losses that have been recorded have reached USD 5.2 million and USD 25 million, or around Rp. 70 billion to Rp. 338 billion.
This figure is still very small. The reason is, there are still other numbers that will surprise you even more.
Mara and McConnell said the figure was very small. If you are having free time, then add up all the losses that occurred in the United States caused by Pokemon Go. If this is done, then you will find a figure of USD 2 billion to USD 7.3 billion.
The report is based on the number of losses that occurred over the last 148 days, and is added to the 286 accidents that occurred in Indiana during that period.
Worse, 134 of these events occurred near Pokestops, a location that had been determined by Niantic and where players got Pokeballs. Based on these numbers, many parties are increasingly convinced that Pokemon Go is the mastermind behind the large losses that occurred in the country.
Pokemon Go also presents a location called a Gym. In this location, the players can fight with each other in the digital world. The loss is even felt in the real world.
Based on the reports obtained, Pokemon Go players have a quick fight as they make their way through the Gym. Usually, they will continue to drive in their vehicle, while fighting for the Gym. In fact, there are reports that a player is willing to jump out of the car just to fight in that location.
Seeing the facts that occur in the field, economic researchers state with certainty that Pokemon Go is a very detrimental game. The game is even considered to fool the players. The invitation to capture the Pocket Monsters was not worth the loss.
Reference :
my world.net
