Russian Railways is concerned about hunting Pokemon on Russian trains
Russian Railways (RZD) has warned passengers about the dangers of using games with augmented reality elements.
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This is stated in today's press release on the carrier's website.
“Due to the massive distribution of video games among smartphone owners, including games related to the use of geolocation, Russian Railways reminds: train stations and platforms, railway crossings and stations are places of increased danger,” the message notes.
The company fears that the use of such games may lead to “a loss of vigilance and orientation in space.”
In this regard, the company called on people to stop using distracting applications while on railway infrastructure, as this could lead to tragic consequences.
Let us remind you that in the last two weeks, a game with augmented reality elements for mobile devices, Pokemon GO, has become wildly popular around the world. Her goal is to hunt Pokemon and then train them. The game already has critics and critics.
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