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...
More Pokémon and a limited edition Pikachu are coming to Pokémon GO
Niantic has announced the much anticipated update to Pokémon GO that adds some Johto Region Pokémon to the game. Also, a limited edition Pikachu will be available all over the world and these Pikachu are wearing a festive hat to celebrate the Christmas season. More Pokémon and a limited editi...
Special-Edition Pokémon GO Frappuccino / 7,800 Starbucks stores turned into PokéStops or Gyms
Niantic and Starbucks have announced the Special-Edition Pokémon GO Frappuccino and that approximately 7,800 Starbucks stores in the United States will begin to turn into PokéStops or Gyms starting on December 8th, 2016. Hello, Starbucks! Trainers, We are happy to announce that Starbucks is ...
Sprint the first Pokémon GO United States partner
Niantic and Sprint announced at a combined press conference that 10,500 Sprint locations in the United States will become PokéStops and Gyms. Sprint as the first Pokémon GO United States partner Trainers, As we race towards 2017, we wanted to take a moment and thank you for your support. We’...
Pokémon GO Version 0.49.1 for Android and 1.19.1 for iOS / Sprint/Niantic Press Conference Announced
Niantic has released the patch notes for Pokémon GO and has updated the game to version 0.49.1 for Android and 1.19.1 for iOS. It was also announced that Sprint and Niantic will hold a joint press conference to discuss Pokémon Go and Sprint. Marcelo Claure, CEO of Sprint and John Hanke, CEO of Niant...
Influence of Pokémon Go on Physical Activity: Study and Implications
A study written by Althoff T, White RW and Horvitz E of the Computer Science Department, Stanford University and Microsoft Research was published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research on December 6th, 2016. The full study is available here. A summary of the studies findings are listed below. ...
Ditto Now Available in Pokémon GO / Nearby Feature Expanded to New Areas / CP Adjustments
Niantic and The Pokémon Company International announced that Ditto is now available in Pokémon GO. The Nearby feature has expanded to new area of the world and there has been some CP changes. DITTO TO REVEAL ITSELF IN POKÉMON GO Elusive, Shape-Shifting Pokémon Known to Disguise Itself as Other P...
Pokémon GO Thanksgiving Celebration / Launched in Middle East / 0.47.1 for Android / 1.17.0 for iOS
On November 17th, 2016, it was announced that Pokémon GO was available in eight new countries in the Middle East: Bahrain, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. On November 21st, 2016, Niantic announced that a special celebration for Pokémon GO that will doub...
Pokémon GO adds Daily Bonuses
Niantic announced a new feature for Pokémon GO adding Daily Bonuses to encourage players to login and play the game daily. More bonuses, more fun! Daily bonuses are coming... Trainers, We want to provide you a detailed look at a new feature coming soon to Pokémon GO - Daily bonuses! Trainers...
Nintendo Earnings Release for the Six-Month Period Ended September 2016
When Nintendo, Niantic and The Pokémon Company announced that they would bring a mainstream Pokémon game to the Apple iOS and Google Android mobile phone market, there was much speculation that this was Nintendo finally caving to public pressure to finally release games on non-Nintendo manufactured ...
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.43.3 for Android and 1.13.3 for iOS
A new update for Pokémon GO is now available for iOS and Android. Details of the update were announced on Niantic's site. Pokémon GO updated to version 0.43.3 for Android and 1.13.3 for iOS Trainers, Pokémon GO is in the process of being updated to version 0.43.3 for Android and 1.13.3 for i...
Pokémon GO - Halloween
Niantic announced a new promotion for Halloween 2016 that takes place from October 26th, 2016 until November 1st, 2016. Halloween is approaching... Trick-or-Treat, Trainers! It’s Halloween season and we have a treat for you! From October 26th to November 1st, you’ll earn double the amount of Can...
Pokémon GO updated to version 0.41.2 for Android and 1.11.2 for iOS
A new update for Pokémon GO is now available for iOS and Android. Details of the update were announced on Niantic's site. Pokémon GO updated to version 0.41.2 for Android and 1.11.2 for iOS Trainers, Pokémon GO is in the process of being updated to version 0.41.2 for Android and 1.11.2 for iOS d...
