The familiar places we dream about: Pokémon GO and nostalgia during a global pandemic

This article explores the impact of COVID-19 on the developers and players of Pokémon GO through the lens of nostalgia. Focusing on the game as a nostalgic text that works to remediate physical and social spaces, we examine how gameplay has changed in response to players’ restricted mobility and iso...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Peaty, Gwyneth, Leaver, Tama
Format: Journal Article
Published: Ingenta 2020
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/83605