17 heartwarming stories about people playing 'Pokemon GO'

"Pokémon GO" has only been out for less than two weeks, and it's already a veritable phenomenon.

Though it's largely beloved, negative stories about people walking off cliffs or running their cars into trees while playing "Pokémon GO"are starting to hit the internet. And the backlash to the game's success is likely not far behind if history is to repeat itself.

But the subredddit for "Pokémon GO" is also filled with heartwarming stories about people playing the game. Users are losing weight, connecting with others, and changing their lives.

Who knew augmented reality could be so life-changing? Though Tech Insider could not independently confirm that any of these stories are real, it will definitely make you think twice before judging a video game.