“Pokemon Go” in the streets of Los Angeles on July 8 2016 – Richard Vogel / AP / SIPA
    • 17/07/2016 at 09:41
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He brought joy to millions of players since its first appearance on 7 July. But the game for smartphones Pokémon GO , which was released in several European countries this week, is still not available in France this weekend. A delay which could be linked to
 the bombing in Nice, according to the website IGN France

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With virtual reality, Pokémon, first officially stationed in the United States, Australia and New Zealand, have appeared in streets and fields in 26 European countries Saturday. With the notable exception of France.

The application was initially well out in the hexagon, but the launch was postponed “until further notice” after the attack that killed at least 84 dead in Nice, says video game website IGN France, citing “a source close to the case – but safe”

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As an explanation, the site claims that “Pokémon GO could cause crowding during inappropriate times,” and threaten the country’s security once again the victim of terrorism on 14 July. IGN France believes, however, that he would be “carried over only a few days,” and claims that the application will be available Monday or Tuesday.

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