The video discusses the impact of Pokémon Go on its players' lives. Despite being considered the "deadliest game" due to its encouragement of outdoor activity, which can lead to accidents, the game has also had numerous health benefits. According to research, Pokémon Go has been associated with 182 US deaths, mainly due to distracted driving. However, it has also encouraged players to walk more, with a study finding that players walked an additional 144 billion steps in the first month after the game's launch.
Using this data, the video estimates that Pokémon Go has saved around 22 human lives due to the increased physical activity. Although this number is lower than the estimated deaths, the video concludes that the game has overall done more good than harm. The video also highlights the importance of community and social benefits of the game, citing the positive and uplifting atmosphere during its initial launch.
The video ends with a note about the game theory hoodies, which sold out quickly, but are now available for pre-order again with a three-month wait.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Pokémon Go has been downloaded 752 million times.
2. 65 million people still play Pokémon Go at least once a month.
3. 5 million people still play Pokémon Go every day.
4. Pokémon Go has generated $1.2 billion in revenue since its launch.
5. The game has been associated with at least 8 deaths in the US.
6. Pokémon Go players have captured 88 billion Pokémon.
7. The game's active user base dropped from 28 million to 5 million after its initial launch.
8. A study by Purdue University found that Pokémon Go caused an additional 134 traffic accidents in a county in Indiana.
9. The study estimated that Pokémon Go caused around 70,000 extra crashes in the US in 2016.
10. The fatality rate for car accidents is 0.176%.
11. Pokémon Go players walked an additional 144 billion steps in the first month after the game's launch.
12. Players walked an average of 1,473 extra steps per day while playing the game.
13. Walking 10,000 steps a day can increase a person's lifespan by 41 days.
14. Pokémon Go players have walked a total of 4.4 trillion extra steps since the game's launch.
15. This translates to around 629,762 extra days of human life, or around 1,725 years.
16. The average lifespan is 79 years.
17. The game has been linked to 182 US deaths, mostly due to distracted driving.
18. 25% of all driving-related accidents are tied to using phones while driving.
19. Fatal car crashes were on the decline until 2015, but have since increased.
20. The game has encouraged community and physical activity among its players.