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….
Earlier today, legendary game developer Shigeru Miyamoto made a surprise visit to the Apple iPhone keynote to announce that Mario would finally make his smartphone debut in the form of Super Mario Run for iOS. What was not made clear was where Android users fit in. Now, thanks to the folks…
Niantic Labs, the creator of Pokémon GO, announced during today’s Apple Live Event that users will be able to play Pokémon GO on their Apple Watches this year. Pokémon GO on Apple Watch will heavily focus on the fitness aspect of the game and aims to deliver an alternative way…
In a surprise appearance during the Apple Keynote, Shigeru Miyamoto announced Nintendo’s next mobile game – Super Mario Run. It has since been confirmed that the game is part of the company’s DeNA partnership, and that it “represents the next phase of Nintendo’s expansion to mobile platforms”. In a press…
UPDATE: The official Super Mario Run website is now available. During a special iPhone 7 announcement event in San Francisco today, Apple threw a curveball when it welcomed Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto to the stage. Mario’s creator was on hand to unveil a brand new mobile game, developed by Nintendo, that…
More Nintendo news has been announced during Apple’s live event today. Niantic is bringing Pokémon GO to the Apple Watch! Here’s a list of highlights discussed: Trying to focus less on screen and more on what’s around you. The game is about exploration. There’s a heads-up gameplay display for GO. The…
UPDATE: The official Super Mario Run website is now available. Nintendo is bringing Mario to iOS! The Apple Event is taking place this very moment, and just a minute ago, the very Shigeru Miyamoto himself announced that Super Mario Run will be coming to iOS later this year. We’re currently…
In a blog post today, Niantic confirmed that Buddy Pokémon are coming to Pokémon GO. While the data for Buddy Pokémon was recently found by data miners, this is the first time that Niantic has officially mentioned the feature. Buddy Pokémon appear alongside your trainer on your profile screen and…
Some huge changes are coming to Pokémon GO, according to new information found by data miners in the app’s 0.35.0 update for Android. The new, so-called “Buddy” system will allow players to walk with their Pokémon — a feature not unlike the one found in 2009’s Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver….
Although Pokémon GO’s popularity appears to be waning, July’s launch of the mobile app was the most successful in the history of the platform, says an article from SuperData Research. According to the article, Niantic’s app helped drive global digital game sales up 10 percent from July 2015 and “shot…
While it might still a bit early to call Pokémon GO a flash in the pan or a flavor of the week, it’s probably safe to say that it has already crested popularity peak. Recent data from app tracking services Sensor Tower, SurveyMonkey and Apptopia shows a precipitous decline in…
Take a look at the all new Leam Leader appraisal system in Pokémon GO. Your Team Leader can now give you detailed analysis on your Pokémon! Check it out in our latest video:
Niantic is in the process of rolling out a new update for Pokémon GO on both Android and iOS. Among vague promises of exciting features in the future and undisclosed minor fixes, the update notes detail an interesting new system, Pokémon appraisal: Implemented Pokémon appraisal: Trainers will now be able…
