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TexasTowelie

(112,226 posts)
Sun Oct 16, 2016, 03:24 AM Oct 2016

Tired of Pokemon Go? Try this political version instead

HANOVER, N.H. — While some voters may wish the presidential candidates would just go away, Dartmouth College has created an app for those who want to find them around every corner.

Two professors at the Ivy League college worked with developers to produce “HillaryDonald Go,” their take on the popular “Pokemon Go” mobile phone app.

Instead of searching for Pokemon creatures, those playing the new augmented-reality game must find the nearest Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump “booth” and send their preferred candidate “good vibes” that allow them to grow in support.

Once a booth has received more than 50 percent of the “good vibes” from those who have discovered it, it takes on the face of that candidate. Players viewing the candidates will see them react with humorous expressions and hear them recite soundbites from the campaign trail.

Read more: http://www.denverpost.com/2016/10/15/tired-of-pokemon-go-try-this-political-version-instead/

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Tired of Pokemon Go? Try this political version instead (Original Post) TexasTowelie Oct 2016 OP
Interesting...... kristinshe Oct 2016 #1

kristinshe

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1. Interesting......
Sun Oct 16, 2016, 04:26 AM
Oct 2016

hmm..... It'll be more interesting than Pokemon Go.
But I don't think it'll be done bby the apps developers because of strong politics in America.

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