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Pokemon Go became available in Spain on July 15, following its release in the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom the previous week. The game has been a runaway success, boosting Nintendo's market share by $17 billion in just over a week. But it is dangerous to play and this forced Spanish police to issue guidelines on how to safely use augmented-reality video games. (Photo: AP)
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1. The police advice included reminders that users are in "the real world" and must be aware of obstacles such as traffic lights and cars. (Photo: AP)
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2. The police manual warns players not be distracted by the excitement of catching rare Pokemon characters and to remember their safety is paramount. (Photo: AP)
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3. Use of GPS technology for the Pokemon GO game means users' location is visible to others, potentially making them vulnerable to muggings or theft, as well as signalling when they are not at home. (Photo: AP)
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4. Players must not be drawn down dark alleys and into dangerous neighborhoods in search of the imaginary creatures as they can be targeted by criminals. (Photo: AP)
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