Pokémon GO Study Finds Players are Happier, Friendlier / Pokémon GO Wins Multiple Awards
A study conducted by media researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison concluded that players of Pokémon GO players are happier and friendlier than non-Pokémon GO players. This is the second major study to conclude that Pokémon GO has healthy benefits for players despite the negative attent...
The Pokémon GO Eggstravaganza
Niantic has announced that a special egg event will take place to celebrate Easter from April 13th, 2017 until April 20th, 2017. Eggs have a greater variety of Pokémon, players earn more Candy from every hatched egg and can level up faster with double XP. Lucky Eggs are also 50% off in the in-game s...
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.61.0 for Android and 1.31.0 for iOS
Niantic has posted the patch notes for Pokémon GO which has been updated to version 0.61.0 for Android and 1.31.0 for iOS. Pokémon GO updated to version 0.61.0 for Android and 1.31.0 for iOS Trainers, Pokémon GO is in the process of being updated to version 0.61.0 for Android and 1.31.0 for iOS ...
Pokémon Go Water Festival - Make a Splash
Niantic has announced a special Water Festival for Pokémon GO that will take place from March 22nd, 2017 until March 29th, 2017. Full details were announced in their press release. Make a Splash, Trainers! Trainers, Get ready to make some waves in Pokémon GO! There’s a global Water Festival ...
Increased Kabigon Appearances in Kumamoto and Ōita Prefectures
Niantic announced that from March 4th, 2017 until March 13th, 2017, Kabigon will appear more frequently than normal in Pokémon Go in the Kumamoto and Ōita Prefectures of Japan. They also warn players to be careful playing the game in those areas as there is still a lot of localized reconstructio...
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.57.2 for Android and 1.27.2 for iOS
Niantic has posted the patch notes for Pokémon GO which has been updated to version 0.57.2 for Android and 1.27.2 for iOS. Pokémon GO updated to version 0.57.2 for Android and 1.27.2 for iOS Trainers, Pokémon GO is in the process of being updated to version 0.57.2 for Android and 1.27.2 for iOS ...
Niantic Announces New Partnerships for Pokémon GO
Niantic has announced multiple partnerships around the world for Pokémon GO including Unibail-Rodamco Shopping Centers in Europe and Ito En in Japan and Tully's Coffee are now official partners. Stay Warm While Playing Pokémon GO This Winter at Unibail-Rodamco Shopping Centers in Europe Trai...
Johto Pokémon coming to Pokémon Go / Trading, Real-world Events and PvP Battling Later in 2017
Niantic has announced numerous updates are coming to Pokémon Go in 2017 starting with Johto Pokémon coming to the game later this week. In an interview with Niantic CEO John Hanke, Waypoint confirmed that Trading, Real-world Events and PvP Battling will hopefully be added to the game later in 2017. ...
Pokémon Go Valentine’s Day 2017 Event
Niantic has announced a special event for Valentine’s Day 2017 where players can get double the amount of Candy. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Us! Trainers, With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we couldn’t think of a sweeter time to double the amount of Candy you’ll earn every time ...
Pokémon GO Has Grossed $1 Billion Worldwide
According to a new report from the app analytics company Sensor Tower, Pokémon GO has surpassed $1 billion in worldwide gross revenue on the App Store and Google Play combined. Pokémon GO has become the fastest mobile game in the history of the app stores to reach this milestone. The chart below ...
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.55.0 for Android and 1.25.0 for iOS
Niantic has announced the latest patch notes for Pokémon GO which updates the game to version 0.55.0 for Android and 1.25.0 for iOS. Pokémon GO updated to version 0.55.0 for Android and 1.25.0 for iOS Trainers, Pokémon GO is in the process of being updated to version 0.55.0 for Android and 1...
Pokémon GO Christmas 2016 Event
Niantic has announced that a special Pokémon GO Christmas Event will take place from December 25th, 2016 until January 3rd, 2017. The holiday season has arrived! Celebrate it with us! Trainers, As the year draws to a close, we want to give you a great way to celebrate the end of the year wit...
Pokémon GO is now on the Apple Watch, just in time for the Holidays
Pokémon GO is now on the Apple Watch. It was release on December 22nd, 2016. Below are the details from Niantic's press release. Pokémon GO is now on the Apple Watch, just in time for the Holidays Trainers, Pokémon GO is now available on the Apple Watch! You will now be able to explore and e...
Pokémon GO version 0.51.0 for Android and 1.21.0 for iOS / 200,000 trips around the Earth
Niantic has announced new patches, game statistics and partnerships in their latest press news posts. Pokémon GO Statistics - As of December 7th, 2016 8.7 Billion KM Walked 88 Billion Pokémon Caught Pokémon GO updated to version 0.51.0 for Android and 1.21.0 for iOS Trainers, Pokémon...
Niantic has not canceled plans for the Pokémon Go app for Apple Watch
Niantic announced via Twitter that Pokémon Go is indeed still coming out soon after reports began circulating on Saturday that the app had been shelved. The Tweet by Niantic though seems more like damage control rather than an actual announcement of the apps release date. The Pokémon Go app was anno...
More Pokémon and a limited edition Pikachu are coming to Pokémon GO
Niantic has announced the much anticipated update to Pokémon GO that adds some Johto Region Pokémon to the game. Also, a limited edition Pikachu will be available all over the world and these Pikachu are wearing a festive hat to celebrate the Christmas season. More Pokémon and a limited editi...
Special-Edition Pokémon GO Frappuccino / 7,800 Starbucks stores turned into PokéStops or Gyms
Niantic and Starbucks have announced the Special-Edition Pokémon GO Frappuccino and that approximately 7,800 Starbucks stores in the United States will begin to turn into PokéStops or Gyms starting on December 8th, 2016. Hello, Starbucks! Trainers, We are happy to announce that Starbucks is ...
Pokémon GO Thanksgiving Celebration / Launched in Middle East / 0.47.1 for Android / 1.17.0 for iOS
On November 17th, 2016, it was announced that Pokémon GO was available in eight new countries in the Middle East: Bahrain, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. On November 21st, 2016, Niantic announced that a special celebration for Pokémon GO that will doub...
Pokémon GO adds Daily Bonuses
Niantic announced a new feature for Pokémon GO adding Daily Bonuses to encourage players to login and play the game daily. More bonuses, more fun! Daily bonuses are coming... Trainers, We want to provide you a detailed look at a new feature coming soon to Pokémon GO - Daily bonuses! Trainers...
Nintendo Earnings Release for the Six-Month Period Ended September 2016
When Nintendo, Niantic and The Pokémon Company announced that they would bring a mainstream Pokémon game to the Apple iOS and Google Android mobile phone market, there was much speculation that this was Nintendo finally caving to public pressure to finally release games on non-Nintendo manufactured ...
