Pokémon GO gaining parental controls with ‘Niantic Kids’ log in feature
Pokémon GO will be getting an update soon that will let parents easily manage their kid’s profile and permissions.
Pokémon GO update to energize game with new player versus mode this year
While titles like Fortnite have taken the spotlight from Pokémon GO over the last year, Niantic’s head of marketing has shared some news on an upcoming update to the AR hit. Arriving by the end of the year, Pokémon GO will be adding a PvP mode.
Niantic outlines new three strike policy to combat Pokémon GO cheaters
In a blog post this week, Niantic has outlined a new three-strike policy for Pokémon GO cheaters. The policy explains that players who cheat will receive a series of punishments, gradually increasing in severity…
Pokémon GO celebrates 2nd anniversary w/ additional Pikachu & Pichu appearances, more
Niantic is celebrating its second anniversary of the hit Pokémon GO game all month. The company announced in a blog post that starting tomorrow and running through the end of the month, there will be a few changes to the Pokémon GO app in commemoration…
Pokémon GO developers opening ‘Real World’ AR engine for other game makers
The developer behind Pokémon GO, Niantic Labs, is looking to open its platform to third-party developers. Specifically, it’s looking to open up its underlying AR platform to let developers create a similar experience within its own apps.
Pokémon GO adding friends, special gifts, and trading between players
Trading has always been fundamental to the world of Pokémon, but the concept has only been a promise for Pokémon GO. Niantic announced that will soon change, however, as new friend features are finally coming to the game.
Niantic recruiting Pokémon GO players to create AR map of the world
Niantic CEO John Hanke said that Pokémon GO players will help create a 3D map of the world that can be used to enhance the game and assist in the development of new augmented reality apps …
Niantic announces this year’s Pokémon GO summer tour, in US, Germany, Japan
Niantic’s first attempt at a live Pokémon GO festival, held in Chicago last July, wasn’t exactly a blockbuster success. A combination of network congestion and server issues saw many attendees unable to even login, let alone play the game.
Niantic issued refunds and in-game credit, while blaming carriers, but eventually accepted full responsibility and settled a lawsuit by agreeing to refund travel and accommodation costs.
Undeterred by this, the company plans to return to Chicago for another attempt as part of a new summer festival …
Niantic plans Pokémon GO Earth Day Cleanup events around the world, offers special unlocks as rewards
Pokémon GO developer, Niantic, has today announced that it is working on “host[ing] the most coordinated cleanups in a 48-hour period” for Earth Day. The globally coordinated events will allow players to make the planet a more beautiful place and also receive some special Pokémon GO unlocks.
Niantic settles class action lawsuit for failed Pokémon GO festival for $1.5M
The first ever Pokémon GO Fest, held in Chicago last July, turned into a complete flop. Inadequate cellular coverage meant that many couldn’t get online at all, and for those who could, server problems meant that many still couldn’t play …
Pokémon GO launching new Extravaganza event, giving users a higher chance of hatching eggs
Pokémon GO has been pushing more events to its users as its user base has begun to decline. The company today announced a new event in hopes that users return to the AR-based game.
Expand
Expanding
Close
You’ll soon be able to login to Pokémon GO with your Facebook & Google accounts
Niantic is keen to ensure you never get locked out of your Pokémon GO account, now rolling out the option to login using Facebook or Google as well as your Pokémon Trainer Club account …
Curious Pokémon GO ‘nature documentary’ ad is unveiled as Niantic acquihires an AR startup
Pokémon GO has today released an interesting ‘nature documentary-style’ ad promoting the game and the recent addition of new Pokémon. Meanwhile, Pokémon GO developer Niantic has purchased an AR startup.
Pokémon GO launching monthly Community Day for Trainers
Niantic is still cracking away at its AR-hit game Pokémon GO with a new series of events called Community Day. These events will be scheduled once a month around the world and aim to bring Trainers, or Pokémon GO players, together with special perks.
Pokémon GO will no longer run on older iPhones & iPads as of the next update
Niantic has announced that Pokémon GO will no longer run on the iPhone 5/5C and older iPads as of the next update …
Pokémon GO gaining iPhone exclusive AR+ mode powered by Apple’s ARKit
After first demoing improved augmented reality features for Pokémon GO back at Apple’s developer conference in June, Niantic has officially announced AR+ mode for the hit game. AR+ leverages Apple’s ARKit framework to make Pokémon appear hyper realistic.
Pokémon GO adding Ruby and Sapphire characters, new dynamic weather gameplay
Niantic has unveiled the latest additions to Pokémon GO including new characters from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire as well as new dynamic weather gameplay.
Niantic updates Pokémon GO with iPhone X resolution, AR mode now more immersive
The one iPhone X app update I’ve been impatiently awaiting has finally arrived: Pokémon GO (yes, I still play). Version 1.53.2 includes optimization for the taller iPhone X display so the game is no squeezed between black bars at the top and bottom.
Pokémon Go players catch over 500M Pokémon in first two days of week-long challenge
Niantic has announced that over 500 million Pokémon have been caught during the first two days of a week-long Global Catch Challenge. The achievement unlocked the first set of rewards to everyone participating …
Pokémon GO adding Hoenn Region ghost-type monsters and Halloween Pikachu
Pokémon GO is kicking off its second in-game Halloween event with new ghost-type pocket monsters from the Hoenn Region, a special Pikachua with a witch hat, and more rewards and perks.
Niantic invites you to get artistic with Pokémon Go AR photo contest
If you can not only capture Pokémon but also artistic photographs of them, Niantic is inviting you to submit your photos in a competition held on Instagram …
Playing Pokémon GO good for both physical and mental health, say studies
Two separate academic reports suggest that playing Pokémon GO can be good for both physical and mental health (provided that you manage to avoid car crashes and stay away from landmines).
New research by Tokyo University says that players report significantly reduced stress levels, which could have positive effects on mental health …
Niantic announces new dates for European Pokémon GO festivals after failed Chicago event
The first Pokémon GO live festival in Chicago wasn’t exactly a success. Niantic initially said scheduled European events would go ahead as planned before later deciding to postpone some of them.
The company has now announced the dates of four festivals in Europe and Scandinavia …
Pokémon Go adding Raikou, Entei, & Suicune plus EX Raid Battle field-testing
Niantic officially introduced the first Legendary Pokémon to Pokémon Go a month ago with special raid battles at gyms, and today the game maker shared plans for the next wave of Legendary Pokémon.
