Days after the launch of Pokemon Go the streets of Brisbane have been lined with those aged in their teens to their thirties who have 'got to catch em' all'.
The game is based on augmented reality and players can use their smartphone camera to walk around the street finding and catching Pokemon.
Landmarks in the real world have become important points in the games and on certain nights you can see dozens of people gathering around certain hot spots.
The Brunswick Hotel in Brisbane is a #PokemonGo gym. Someone is standing outside, playing. Just...go in bro
— Vince Rugari (@VinceRugari) July 9, 2016
South Bank was one such hot spot on Saturday night, and those uninitiated would be forgiven for thinking there was some kind of event on, with tens if not hundreds lining the footpath.
South Bank, Brisbane last night. Pokemon Go is brainwashing the world! #illuminati #pokemongo #conspiracytheory pic.twitter.com/v7NftSkV1m
— Róisín McHugh (@rosymch) July 10, 2016
#pokemongo trainers at South Bank pic.twitter.com/7d3GXVg53O
— Yang Wong (@yangwong) July 9, 2016
200+ people on Brisbane's South Bank playing Pokemon GO. Incredible. The power of this game is amazing.
— Jordan (@J_Mizzlin) July 9, 2016
There have even been people complaining about the internet in the city because of the number of users playing the game.
Just got to Brisbane (Aus) and they're telling us that the Internet in THE ENTIRE CITY is slowed down because of Pokemon Go 😂
— United Hairline (@atrak) July 9, 2016
Just in case you were wondering how the game was played, here is an insightful video made by a keen local fan.
I liked a @YouTube video https://t.co/TJFwd3Vbqs Pokemon Go gameplay by Magic Monk using GoPro Hero Session 4 in Brisbane Australia
— FigtreeSTMP (@MrFigtreepocke) July 9, 2016
Pokemon Go has taken the city by storm and has driven many with an overwhelming nostalgia for the game outside into the real world to play in an augmented reality.
#PokemonGO in Brisbane CBD! Get off my breakfast! pic.twitter.com/KXDBttBHXD
— Luc Dean (@LucDeanxxx) July 7, 2016
At least they are getting some sun.
@yangwong Probably at least a hundred throughout South Bank. Beautiful day for it too. #Brisbane #pokemongo pic.twitter.com/wPXCqM62S1
— Yang Wong (@yangwong) July 9, 2016