While Nintendo is not directly linked with the game, it owns a 33 per cent stake in the Pokémon company. The game is expected to add seven to 10 per cent to Nintendo's yearly net profit, analysts forecast. The manga turned virtual reality mobile game available on IOS and Android has been the talk of town ever since its release last Thursday. Pokémon GO is the first Nintendo-exclusive game which has been given a top-tier release on to mobile devices. By Aimee ShawNintendo's share price has surged 10 per cent, following as the popularity of its gaming phenomenon Pokémon GO soars around the world.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 11, 2016 01:30 UTC