Your thoughts on Pokmon Go, one year later

The game that had everyone running around parks staring at their phones just had a birthday. Yes,PokmonGo just turned one.

Augmented realitywas the anthem of gaming last summer, supposed to encourage people to get some exercise while playing.

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The fitness promotion element of PokmonGo ultimately fell flat, but that doesn't mean there aren't positive moments to attribute to the game.

Two avidPokmontrainers in Ottawa who met through the game are now engaged and expecting "player three."

Patrick Toutain, 27, met Chelsea Lemire, 24, on a group chat in the game. They had their first date at Dow's Lake one year ago.

"I've tried Plenty of Fish, I've tried Tinder, OKCupid, nothing.No luck whatsoever. And then right away with Pokmon Go I met someone,"Toutain told CBC News last year.

While some couples were thrilled, someparents were frustrated.

The Biebrich family were visiting Ottawa right after the game launched and their two children, Paige and Evan, spent more time catching cartoon creatures than exploring the capital.

As the anniversary arrived, we asked what people's perspective onPokmonGo was with the benefit of hindsight.