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San Francisco as video game
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The gist
A web project recreates San Francisco as a playable video game. The city cements its status as a gaming capital with events like Pokémon Worlds.
Background
San Francisco is increasingly recognized as a hub for gaming, with recent milestones including a Nintendo retail store and a project that recreates the entire city as a video game. The city is also hosting major gaming events like the Pokémon World Championships, which celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary.
How it unfolded
- recentlyA web-based project titled 'San Francisco -- The Game' allows users to explore a virtual recreation of the city, with features like teleportation and tile streaming.
- Aug 20, 2026The Pokémon World Championships take place in San Francisco, featuring competitions across multiple Pokémon games and celebrating the franchise's 30th birthday.
- Aug 25, 2026An article highlights San Francisco's status as a video game capital, citing the Nintendo store and the city-recreation project.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Nick Salazar from The Pokémon Company International calls the championships 'the cream of the crop — the best of the best.'