Pokemon Go’s Japan launch delayed after email leak

Fearing the hype generated after an email leak from the game’s main sponsor, McDonalds Japan, would overload the game, the companies behind Pokémon Go have delayed the launch by a day. McDonalds’ 3000 stores in Japan will be turned into “gyms” where players can battle, becoming its first paying sponsor.

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