Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
During the Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024), Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon were added to the game. This mechanic is part of Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Pokémon Sword and Shield) where Pokémon transform into “giant” versions of themselves or even new larger…
At the end of Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out, there’s a special global event that all Trainers can partake in. Not quite a GO Fest or Tour, the GO Wild Area event is pulling some inspiration from the Safari Zone, but with a spotlight on Electric- and Poison-type Pokémon….
Fans of Nintendo’s social app Miitomo can get into the spirit of the season with some new Halloween outfits across a couple of Miitomo Drop machines. As of now you can work towards winning a full witch outfit as well as a second machine full of jack-o’-lantern inspired clothes. Of…
Niantic has posted a blog update detailing the release notes for Pokémon GO version 0.41.2 for Android devices and version 1.11.2 for iOS devices. This newest update will bring the previously-announced type-specific capture bonuses to the game, as well as a tweak to make gyms easier to train at for…
Pokémon GO is still receiving frequent updates, and Niantic has finally unveiled some details on what’s in store regarding gyms. Specifically, the latest update will focus on making training easier. Now you’ll be able to train up to 6 Pokémon against a friendly gym, with the opposition’s CP being lowered…
The official Pokémon GO blog has announced a new feature heading to the game in a future update, which provides players with capture bonuses based on medals they’ve earned. Players with medals obtained by catching a number of certain types of Pokémon (Kindler, Psychic and Gardener, for example) will be…
Pokémon GO is growing even more by extending its availability to more locations around the world. A total of 31 new countries will have the option to download the popular app through Google Play and iTunes. Here’s a list of the countries included in the latest announcement from Niantic: Kenya,…
The latest update for Pokémon GO is now live for iOS and Android devices, according to Serebii.net. While Serebii.net promises more thorough patch notes soon, the ability to capture Pokémon through Incense with Pokémon GO Plus and the return of the feature that allows players to check where Pokémon were…
Despite its record-breaking number of downloads and over $400 million in gross revenue, it seems Pokémon GO’s reign as the top grossing iOS app in the U.S. has come to an end. Mobile app analytics solution provider Sensor Tower is reporting that the Niantic-made app ended its 74-day streak thanks…
Given the sheer popularity of the Pokémon franchise it isn’t exactly surprising that Nintendo tends to give its developers preferential treatment when it comes to new and upcoming systems, and it looks like that trend isn’t changing with the upcoming enigmatic NX. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal,…
Did you know that if you select Pikachu as your Buddy Pokémon and walk 10 kilometers, that your Pikachu will hop on your shoulder? Take a look at how you can do it here!
Nintendo’s jump to mobile gaming was one that came as a surprise to most fans, though a welcome one at that. After the death of the late Iwata, the company’s new president, Tatsumi Kimishima, took a brand new approach to how Nintendo handled its IP, and so far it seems…
Pokémon GO Plus, the wearable companion accessory for the app, finally launched today here in the United States after missing its original mid-July release window. Now, it appears that Japan, and presumably other regions as well, are looking at a second major delay for the accessory, pushing GO Plus’ launch…
With the highly anticipated Pokémon GO Plus launching today, many players of the game are plagued with questions about how the peripheral is going to work and what features it might have, thanks to contrasting points made by the developers and others on the internet. So, before you go out…
