Most downloaded in a week: Pokémon GO breaks the App Store record

Apple today confirmed what was already expected, after all, Pokmon GO it seems to be the only issue that exists in the world today. 😝

According to Ma, the game as a result of the partnership between Nintendo and Niantic set a new record in the App Store by being the most downloaded application within a seven-day window (one week). It is worth noting that, during the first week, Pokmon GO was only available in a few countries like Australia, the United States and New Zealand today, in addition to being present in several countries in Europe, the game finally landed in his native country (Japan) and should arrive in Brazil soon.

Chart with Nintendo shares

A few days after the launch, Pokmon GO became the largest mobile game in the history of the United States, which helped to raise Nintendo's market value by $ 7.5 billion. Now, with the arrival in Japan, Nintendo shares are gaining yet another push.

This whole episode certainly showed Nintendo the potential that their games have within the Apple platform. For lovers of Mario, Donkey Kong, Zelda and company, now it remains for the Japanese to decide once and for all to open up to the market and flood both the App Store and Google Play with their creations.


Pokémon GO app icon

Pokmon GO

in Niantic, Inc.

Version 1,137.3 (321.7 MB) Requires iOS 9.0 or higher Not available on the Brazilian App Store!

(via The Loop)