Pokémon Go is five years old today

Smash hit mobile game Pokémon Go celebrates its fifth anniversary today. Yes, it really has been that long.

The game is celebrating with a new event featuring a flying Pikachu held aloft by birthday balloons, a new Collection Challenge, the return of the Mythical Shiny Meltan and more.

Since its huge pop culture moment in the summer of 2016, Pokémon Go has accumulated $5bn in player spending. Five years on, the app is still setting new records.

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