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….
Aspiring Pokémon Masters in Latin America can now catch monsters to their hearts’ desire: Pokémon GO is now available in both Mexico and Brazil. The news was shared on the official Pokémon GO Facebook page, which also detailed a few updates about the game: Trainers, We are excited to share…
The latest update to the hit mobile game Pokémon GO proved extremely unpopular among the title’s fanbase, particularly due to the removal of features like footprint tracking. The community’s outrage was only exacerbated by Niantic’s perceived lack of communication with its consumer base, the company seemingly refusing to explain Pokémon…
Okay, so most fans already know that Pokémon GO was inspired by a 2014 April Fool’s Day prank, but there are plenty more obscure tidbits about the mobile record-breaker that are just as interesting. In the latest episode of the hyper-informative and always entertaining Did You Know Gaming? video series,…
Pokémon GO version 1.1.0 is now available to download on both Android and iOS devices and with it comes a bittersweet variety of changes. New warning screens A new warning screen greets you when you launch Pokémon GO. The pop-up warns trainers to avoid dangerous places. (It’s going to be…
Join Happily Candied and Amiibo Jason as they discuss Pokémon GO and its impact on the gaming community three weeks after its launch.
Thanks to a region specific Twitter poll, Miitomo users can now log into their My Nintendo accounts and claim a free reward! The people have spoken and the winner was a stylish pink Boo tee. As a fan of the shy specter and the chosen color I couldn’t be happier,…
As an app based game rooted in the real world, an ever changing place with millions of people playing, there were bound to be changes and updates coming to Pokémon Go and its servers. Recent changes seem to have eliminated certain PokéStops and gyms, though with the possibility of new…
Earlier this week, we reported on Miitomo’s upcoming update that would include a new way for players to use their candy. Believe it or not, the time is already here for that sweet new way to enjoy all that candy that’s been piling up for the last few months. Playing…
Earlier this week, the Pokémon GO team leaders’ designs were revealed to massive fan approval. The trio of Candela, Blanche and Spark spawned loads of fan art and appreciation, in no small part due to how big the fanbase is. But lost in the flood was who exactly was responsible…
UPDATE (12:52 p.m. CST): A Nintendo representative told Game Informer that the delay is due to the application itself, not a problem with the device. “The delay is due to the preparations for the Pokémon GO application update in order to optimize Pokémon GO Plus. In order for us to…
With all of the Pokémon GO talk these days, Nintendo’s original entrance into the mobile world – Miitomo – may have gotten lost in the shuffle of gaming excitement. Worry not though, Miitomo fans, for Nintendo is aiming to remedy this soon! Currently, once the dreaded candy is “won” while…
It’s been a turbulent couple of weeks for Nintendo’s share prices. After the stellar downloads and retention rate of Pokémon GO they were on the up-and-up; it was clearly a major success in the eyes of investors. Last Friday, however, Nintendo released a statement saying that it would not modify…
