Disney, Time Warner Likely To Capitalize On Augmented Reality; Pokémon GO Prompts Other Game Proposals

Now that Nintendo Co., Ltd (ADR) NTDOY has doubled in less than two weeks from Pokémon GO's viral popularity, other companies have taken notice and will likely capitalize on the revolutionary trend.

Walt Disney Co DIS and Time Warner Inc TWX are potential players in the industry, with their arsenal of franchises and popular characters, according to a recent Seeking Alpha piece.

Currently, there is an online petition to create a "Harry Potter" augmented reality game, which would certainly game a lot of traction with its massive following. Movie studios could also revitalize their old franchises by creating AR games.

A few other proposed AR games follow:

• "The Godfather"
• "Blade Runner"
• "Star Wars"
• "Hunger Games"

Some of the technology firms that have a stake in augmented reality include Alphabet Inc GOOG GOOGL, Intel Corporation INTC, NVIDIA Corporation NVDA and Himax Technologies, Inc. (ADR) HIMX.

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