Instant Alert: We went to a Pokémon Go meetup and found out why everyone is so obsessed with the game

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   We went to a Pokémon Go meetup and found out why everyone is so obsessed with the game by Sarah Jacobs on Jul 28, 2016, 4:17 PM Advertisement Three weeks after its release, Pokémon Go is still all the rage in cities across America, and it's showing no sign of slowing down. The mobile-augmented reality game that allows players to catch Pokémon in real-life locations already broke the App Store record for number of downloads during its first week of release, and bizarre Pokestops, (like gravesites, for example) are still being discovered. Even Justin Bieber is getting in on the fun. This week we went to a Pokémon Go Meetup in New York City's Union Square. Several hundred people showed up to play together at the gathering, which was hosted by Rick Bross, who's been organizing meetups all over the city. Last week, almost 1,200 people showed up to play in Washington Square Park. Ahead, 10 people explain why they're completely obsessed with the game.  SEE ALSO: I went to a decadent, $450-a-ticket party inspired by the Illuminati — and it was a totally surreal experience Even if you're not playing Pokémon Go, it's easy to spot who is — just look for the mobs of people looking down at their phones. To keep players and their phones happy in the 90-degree weather, the Pokémon Go Meetup supplied visitors with a free charging station and water. Union Square is already a popular spot with players since it's an official Pokestop. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011