Pokémon GO Christmas 2017 Event
Niantic has announced the Pokémon GO Christmas 2017 event will take place from December 22nd, 2017 until December 25th, 2017 and will feature Water-type and Ice-type Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn region for the very first time. Celebrate the holiday season with Pikachu and fr...
AR+ is now available in Pokémon GO
Niantic has announced Pokémon GO! AR+ which leverages Apple’s ARKit framework for more realistic Pokémon encounters. AR+ is now available in Pokémon GO! Trainers, Get ready for even more realistic Pokémon encounters: AR+ is coming to Pokémon GO! AR+ leverages Apple’s ARKit framework to build...
Groudon Appearing in Raid Battles around the World in Pokémon GO!
Niantic announced that from December 15th, 2017 until January 15th, 2018, Groudon will be appearing in Raid Battles around the world in Pokémon GO. Groudon Appearing in Raid Battles around the World! Trainers, Groudon, the Ground-type Legendary Pokémon originally discovered in the Hoenn regi...
Sprint Offering $100 in PokéCoins for Signing Up
Sprint has announced that prospective customers that switch to Sprint can get $100 in PokéCoins for signing up for their service. Sprint Offers Exclusive Gift for Pokémon GO Trainers - Get $100 in PokéCoins FREE When You Switch to Sprint! To celebrate the introduction of more Pokémon from the Ho...
Introducing Weather and 50 Pokémon from the Hoenn Region in Pokémon GO!
The Pokémon Company International and Niantic have announced a new update for Pokémon GO that will add 50 Pokémon from the Hoenn Region as well as adding weather effects to the game. Big Changes Are Coming to Pokémon GO! Pokémon from the Hoenn region and new weather effects will expand your ...
Pokémon GO Global Catch Challenge Results - Ho-Oh Appearing in Raid Battles around the World!
The Pokémon GO Global Catch Challenge successfully reached its goal of catching 3 billion Pokémon in a week resulting in a total of 3,364,580,633 Pokémon being caught during the 7 day period. As part of the reward for achieving that goal, the Rainbow Pokémon Ho-oh will appear in Raid Battles at Gyms...
Pokémon GO - Developer Insights: An Update on Raid Battles
Niantic has posted a detailed blog post on the Official Pokémon GO website detailing the upcoming changes to the Raid Battle feature. Developer Insights: An Update on Raid Battles Trainers, We greatly appreciate all the feedback you’ve shared with us about the Raid Battle feature over the pa...
Pokémon GO Travel and the Global Catch Challenge - 298,159,864 Pokémon Caught on First Day!
Niantic has announced the Pokémon GO Travel and the Global Catch Challenge which aims to get players to catch 3 billion Pokémon in a week from November 20th, 2017 until November 26th, 2017. Pokémon GO Travel and the Global Catch Challenge Trainers, Ever since Pokémon GO launched, we've loved hea...
New Avatar Items Inspired by the Alola Region Available in Pokémon GO
Niantic has announced that players of Pokémon GO will be able to get tropical Alola region inspired outfits in the game to celebrate the launch of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. New Avatar Items Inspired by the Alola Region Available in Pokémon GO Trainers, We’re excited to announce that ...
Niantic Attempts to Reassure Pokémon GO Fans that New Features are Coming in 2018
It has been a disappointing year for Pokémon GO fans with event issues and event cancellations. Very few new features have been added to Pokémon GO in 2017 after a hugely successful 2016 and now Niantic has announced they are working on a new game Harry Potter: Wizards Unite despite many core Pokémo...
Pokémon GO Week in Korea
Niantic has announced Pokémon GO Week in Korea will take place from Saturday, November 4th, 2017 until Sunday, November 12th, 2017. Pokémon GO Week in Korea Trainers, "Pokémon FESTA" is being hosted by Pokémon Korea and will be held in Korea from Saturday, November 4th, 2017 until Sunday, No...
Pokémon GO 2017 - Halloween Event
Niantic has announced that the 2017 Halloween Event for Pokémon GO will start on October 20 at 12:00 P.M. PDT and run until November 2 at 1:00 P.M. PDT. Halloween treats coming to Pokémon GO! Gastly, Drowzee, Cubone, and other spooky Pokémon are back again this Halloween, and this time, they...
Pokémon GO AR Photo Contest
Niantic has announced a Pokémon GO AR Photo Contest. Players can upload a picture to their Instagram account and the top 10 submissions get a Pokémon GO Prize Pack. Pokémon GO AR Photo Contest Trainers, Starting today, we’re challenging you to snap epic Pokémon GO AR photos and post them on ...
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.77.1 for Android and 1.47.1 for iOS
Niantic has announced Pokémon GO version 0.77.1 for Android and 1.47.1 for iOS. Patch notes are listed below. Pokémon GO updated to version 0.77.1 for Android and 1.47.1 for iOS Trainers, Pokémon GO is in the process of being updated to version 0.77.1 for Android and 1.47.1 for iOS devices. Belo...
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.75.0 for Android and 1.45.0 for iOS / Equinox Event
Niantic has announced that Pokémon GO version 0.75.0 for Android and 1.45.0 for iOS is now available to download. In addition, they also announced an Equinox Event where players can earn double Stardust for catching Pokémon and hatching Eggs. Celebrate the Equinox! Trainers, With cool autumn...
Standing with the Global Goals - Global Goals shirt in Pokémon GO
To help promote the Global Goals initiative, Niantic has announced that a Global Goals shirt will be available for all player's avatars to wear in Pokémon GO. Standing with the Global Goals In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development, which set ...
Pokémon GO Events - Sept/Oct 2017 - Viva Calle San Jose / Philly Free Streets
Niantic has revealed some new Pokémon GO events that will take place around the world throughout September and October 2017. Viva Calle San Jose Explore San Jose through the lens of Pokémon GO - see new neighborhoods, connect with community members, and visit significant and interesting Poké...
Pokémon GO and psychological distress, physical complaints and work performance among adult workers
A study titled: Pokémon GO and psychological distress, physical complaints, and work performance among adult workers: a retrospective cohort study was published online on September 7th, 2017 in Scientific Reports. The full study is available on Nature.com. "The study examines the effects that Pok...
Pokémon GO Safari Zone Event Updates, New Dates and More
Niantic has posted more information and new dates about upcoming Pokémon GO Safari Zone events being held across the world during September and October 2017. Pokémon GO Safari Zone Event Updates, New Dates and More Trainers, The first series of Pokémon GO Safari Zone events in Europe are jus...
The Future of Pokémon Video Games - Bloomberg Technology Interviews CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara
Yuji Nakamura of Bloomberg Technology interviewed The Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara and talked about the future of Pokémon video games. Below are excerpts from that interview. Pokémon GO: The interview confirmed once again that Trading and one-on-one battles are coming to Pokémon GO. ...
