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The surprising side-effects of Pokemon Go

A group of people playing Pokémon Go
A group of people playing Pokémon Go at St. Paul's Como Park July 30, 2016.
Marianne Combs | MPR News

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Nintendo's success with Pokemon Go surprised many, most likely including the executives at the struggling game company.

What are the social, economic and health impacts of a video game brought to life?

MPR News reporter Marianne Combs spoke with psychologist Dr. John Grohol, and Eva Kraikul, executive director at Glitch, about the impact of technology on human behavior and mental health.

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