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<p><i><a href="http://ift.tt/1TQ4J18">Pokémon Go</a></i> has launched in Germany, according to <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/753151215630974976">the game&#8217;s official Twitter page</a>. This is the first European country to receive the game, which hit the U.S., Australia and New Zealand <a href="http://ift.tt/29kxwtE">one week ago</a>.</p>
<p>The German release follows a report from earlier this week that <a href="http://ift.tt/29rg6QZ">a European launch was imminent</a>. Pokémon fans in other countries around the continent are still waiting for the game to make it their way; the <i>Pokémon Go</i> Twitter account suggests that they continue to watch out on social media for updates.</p>
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<p>Players in Asian territories — like Japan, Pokémon&#8217;s birthplace — have also yet to receive the game. A full-scale Asian launch is also expected within the week.</p>
<p>Stateside, <i>Pokémon Go</i> has been out on iOS and Android for just under a week, but it&#8217;s already proven to be a major hit for the franchise. For those who have yet to try out the game, check out <a href="http://ift.tt/29oPekC">our tips for the total beginner</a>. After that, move on to our more <a href="http://ift.tt/29xZW8K">in-depth FAQ</a>, which has the answers on everything you&#8217;d ever think to ask about, and while playing, <i>Pokémon Go</i>.</p>
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<p><em>Source: <a style="text-decoration:none;" href="http://ift.tt/29E3cxl">Polygon &#8211;  Full</a></em></div>
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