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. ...
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.73.1 for Android and 1.43.1 for iOS
Pokémon GO is in the process of being updated to version 0.73.1 for Android and 1.43.1 for iOS devices. Below are some release notes and comments from the development team. Added the ability for Trainers to spin the Photo Disc at a Gym using the Pokémon GO Plus accessory. Added the ability to ...
Johto Region Legendary Pokémon Raikou, Entei and Suicune Arrive in Pokémon GO
Niantic and The Pokémon Company International announced today that Raikou, Entei and Suicune will soon appear around the world in Pokémon GO. LEGENDARY POKÉMON RAIKOU, ENTEI, AND SUICUNE ARRIVE IN POKÉMON GO Niantic, Inc. and The Pokémon Company International have revealed a trio of Legendar...
2M Players, Seven Days, One City - Pikachu Outbreak & The Future of Real World Games Events
Niantic announced some of the statistics for the Pokémon GO at Pikachu Outbreak 2017 which took place in Yokohama, Japan from August 8th, 2017 until August 15th, 2017. Over 2 million fans participated and they caught over 120 million Pokémon, including 15 million Pikachu. 2M Players, Seven Da...
Mewtwo Coming to Exclusive Raid Battles Soon! / Pokémon GO Park Events at Pikachu Outbreak
Niantic announced that visitors to the Pokémon GO Stadium event in Yokohama, Japan for the Pikachu Outbreak 2017 were able to battle against the Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo. The new exclusive Raid Battle feature will also become available to players around the world in the near future. Mewtwo Co...
Pokémon GO Plus Deluxe Set
On Wednesday, August 9th, 2017, the Pokémon GO Plus Deluxe Set (Pokémon GO Plus デラックスセット) will be available to purchase at the Pokémon Centers and Pokémon Stores. The pack includes a Pokémon GO Plus which allows you to play Pokémon GO without having to keep watching the screen of your smartphone. Th...
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.69.1 for Android and 1.39.1 for iOS / Safari Zone Events in Europe
Niantic has announced that Pokémon GO has been updated to version 0.69.1 for Android and 1.39.1 for iOS and that the previously announced Pokémon GO Safari Zone Events in Europe have been postponed. An update on the upcoming Pokémon GO Safari Zone Events in Europe Trainers, In order to guarantee...
