How ‘Pokémon Go’ Took Over the World

I was getting ready for the week ahead Sunday night when I got a text from my mom: "How do I play the new Pokémon game?" As true a sign as there is of a phenomenon.

Pokémon Go is a smartphone game that blends the real and digital worlds, tasking players with exploring their neighborhoods to find creatures and treasure for in-game use. Just days after being released in the U.S., Go is seemingly everywhere.