The future of fitness is online – and by combining ‘gamercising’ technologies with an integrated cross-platform metaverse powered by blockchain, it’s also big business, says OliveX co-founder Keith Rumjahn

Pokémon Go was banned in China just months after the game launched in 2016.

Tencent is filling up the Chinese Nintendo Switch with its own games, including the new co-op platformer Biped

Augmented reality game wants to make brushing teeth fun for children

Gaming is the No.1 entertainment now, and the past decade saw milestone developments in storytelling and in-game elements. These are the titles that had the most impact in the 2010s.

An enthusiast sings the praises of an entertainment franchise that unites young and old around the world in one big happy family.

Watching performances and sports events in 3D from any angle are two of the immersive experiences offered by new tech. Augmented reality is the format of the future, as virtual reality loses popularity.

STYLE’s office couch potato tries out Stepbet, Walkr, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite and 4 more mobile phone apps designed to get you off the sofa – reluctantly.

Protesters are turning to Tinder, Pokémon Go and Apple’s AirDrop to spread messages.

Three years after Pokemon Go popularised augmented reality, tech giant to begin guided walks whose participants view sites enhanced by computer-generated art. A separate AR work will be visible to iPhone users in Apple stores worldwide.

Hong Kong found itself in the grip of Pokemania in July 2016 as players of the mobile game tried to ‘catch ’em all’, some risking life and limb. Many hard-core followers still play, with the community aspect a strong draw.

Gamers welcome the news on mainland, where wildly popular monster-hunting mobile game is banned.

The Chinese video games and social media giant’s TiMi Studio Group will take the lead in developing new titles with the Japanese company behind the popular monster-hunting franchise.

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite lets you cast spells at magical creatures from the comfort of your own desk. A few glitches and an uncertain story aside, this mobile AR game is a winner for Harry Potter fans.

A collaboration with Tencent could see the popular console officially sold in China

Let’s Hunt Monsters also has a blockchain mini game like CryptoKitties

In the Tencent title, players can cruise around streets to catch virtual monsters, while rearing and trading cartoon kittens stored on a blockchain.

Pokemon Grandpa, 70, spends several hours a day playing game, using multiple gadgets to aid him in his quest

Fans of all things Hogwarts will soon get a chance to explore J.K. Rowling’s fantasy world with new mobile game Wizards Unite from Niantic