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July 22 in Gaming History

1 moment from the museum's collection happened on this date.

2016 — 10 years ago

Pokémon Go finally launches in Japan

After a delay caused by a leaked McDonald's sponsorship, Pokémon Go launched in Japan — Pokémon's home country — drawing over 10 million downloads on its first day there.

Source: Wikipedia — Pokémon Go release table (Japan: July 22, 2016, citing Nikkei, July 22, 2016)

Enjoying the tour? Step inside the full museum — rooms for Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox and the Arcade, a playable arcade cabinet, the Museum Exam, and the Passport stamp collection.