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Google is opening up Maps making it easier for developers to make games taking place in real-world like Pokemon Go

Google confirmed that it has already collaborated with developers to bring ‘Jurassic World Alive’, ‘The Walking Dead: Our World’, and ‘Ghostbusters World’. According to the announcement post on Google Maps APIs Blog, the company announced a new SDK for Unity, a popular game engine that most game developers use to develop games. Clementine Jacoby, product manager for Google Maps APIs clarified that with the help of the new Unity SDK, game developers do not need to have any expertise related to maps as the SDK will do all the work required. Google Maps’ unrivalled location data, covering world-famous landmarks, businesses and buildings, like the Statue of Liberty, Eiffel Tower, London Eye, Burj Khalifa, and India Gate, makes exploring your surroundings a breathtaking experience.” Google confirmed that it has already collaborated with three game developers to bring ‘Jurassic World Alive’, ‘The Walking Dead: Our World’, and ‘Ghostbusters World’.

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