Pokémon GO Adventure Week 2017 / Pokémon GO updated to version 0.63.1 for Android and 1.33.1 for iOS
Niantic has announced Pokémon GO Adventure Week 2017 which will take place from May 18th, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. PDT until May 25th, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. PDT. Pokémon GO was also updated to version 0.63.1 for Android and 1.33.1 for iOS. Adventures Await! Trainers, Back in December, we collectively w...
Pokémon GO Worldwide Bloom Weekend!
Niantic has announced that from May 5th, 2017 until May 8th, 2017, Pokémon GO will have an increased chance to encounter Grass-type Pokémon in the wild. Worldwide bloom this weekend! Trainers, Professor Willow's research into Pokémon habitats around the world has uncovered some interesting f...
Pokémon GO Branded Google Play Cards
Starting on April 24th, 2017, participating stores will begin selling two different Pokémon GO branded Google Play cards. One card is for 5000 yen while the other one can be loaded with an amount between 1,500 and 50,000 yen. Also announced is a special promotion that takes place from April 2...
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 ...
Playing Pokémon Go May Help People Reach 10,000 Daily Steps Goal
A study conducted by Hanzhang Xu and colleagues was posted on March 8th, 2017 which concluded that playing games like Pokémon Go help encourage exercise and help people reach the recommended daily number of steps walked. Abstract Content - Does Pokemon Go Help Players be More Active? An Evaluatio...
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 Day - February 27th, 2017
The Pokémon Company International has announced the Pokémon Day 2017 festivities for the United States. It should be an exciting day for all fans of the franchise. It was also revealed that a new line of Pokémon Gallery Figures will be heading exclusively to the United States Pokémon Center website ...
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 updated to version 0.53.1 for Android and 1.23.1 for iOS / $950 million revenues in 2016
Niantic announced and released an update for Pokémon GO. The update, version 0.53.1 for Android and 1.23.1 for iOS, has a number of bug fixes. Pokémon GO updated to version 0.53.1 for Android and 1.23.1 for iOS Trainers, Pokémon GO is in the process of being updated to version 0.53.1 for Android...
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...
