New My Nintendo rewards celebrate the launch of Pokémon Crystal

When it launched in Japan 17 years ago, Pokémon Crystal introduced many new and exciting elements to the beloved Pokémon franchise. The game, an expanded version of the popular Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver games, was the first in the Pokémon franchise to allow players to choose between a boy or girl playable character, as … Continue reading New My Nintendo rewards celebrate the launch of Pokémon Crystal

New Nintendo Happy Holidays video features Pikachu and Poké Balls

Nintendo has released a new video wishing Happy Holidays to its fans. The promo features a number of iconic characters and items, including Pikachu and Poké Balls from Pokémon, Mario, Bowser and Peach from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, ARMS fighters, Samus from Metroid: Samus Returns, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of … Continue reading New Nintendo Happy Holidays video features Pikachu and Poké Balls

Pokémon are significantly smaller or larger as part of Pokémon GO’s new AR+ mode

As part of Pokémon GO's new AR+ mode, Pokémon are now significantly smaller or larger depending on their size. For example, approaching an Oddish looks and feels dramatically different than approaching a Snorlax. You can also take photos from all different types of angles, including from behind the actual Pokémon. To learn more about these … Continue reading Pokémon are significantly smaller or larger as part of Pokémon GO’s new AR+ mode

Pokémon GO’s new AR+ mode allows you to take pictures of Pokémon from behind or any other angle

Pokémon GO developer Niantic recently announced that more realistic Pokémon encounters are coming to the immensely-popular mobile game via a brand-new AR+ mode. AR+ leverages Apple’s ARKit framework to build on the AR work already implemented in Pokémon GO. Soon, Pokémon GO players around the world running iOS 11 on iPhone 6s and newer models will be able to experience AR+ … Continue reading Pokémon GO’s new AR+ mode allows you to take pictures of Pokémon from behind or any other angle

Pokémon GO holiday 2017 event confirmed featuring brand-new Pokémon like Delibird, Carvanha, Barboach, Spheal and more

The folks at IGN recently got to try a new Pokémon GO demo build featuring multiple Pokémon that haven’t been released yet, including the highly-anticipated Delibird, Carvanha, Barboach, Spheal and more. According to a Niantic representative, fans of the immensely-popular mobile game can expect news on those Pokémon and much more “very soon,” and it reiterated that a Pokémon GO … Continue reading Pokémon GO holiday 2017 event confirmed featuring brand-new Pokémon like Delibird, Carvanha, Barboach, Spheal and more

First Pokémon GO screenshots of wild Carvanha and Barboach with the new Pokémon GO AR+ mode

The folks at IGN recently got to try a new Pokémon GO demo build featuring multiple Pokémon that haven’t been released yet, including the highly-anticipated Delibird, Carvanha, Barboach, Spheal and more. According to a Niantic representative, fans of the immensely-popular mobile game can expect news on those Pokémon and much more “very soon,” and it reiterated that a Pokémon … Continue reading First Pokémon GO screenshots of wild Carvanha and Barboach with the new Pokémon GO AR+ mode

First Pokémon GO screenshot and gameplay footage of encountering Delibird in the wild

The folks at IGN recently got to try a new Pokémon GO demo build featuring multiple Pokémon that haven’t been released yet, including the highly-anticipated Delibird, Carvanha, Barboach, Spheal and more. According to a Niantic representative, fans of the immensely-popular mobile game can expect news on those Pokémon and much more “very soon,” and it … Continue reading First Pokémon GO screenshot and gameplay footage of encountering Delibird in the wild

New Pokémon GO update now available on iOS and Android, version 1.57.5 and 0.85.2

Pokémon GO has officially been updated on iOS and Android devices to version 1.57.5 and 0.85.2, respectively. According to official patch notes from Pokémon GO developer Niantic, the latest patch implements a number of bug fixes. It was recently announced that the iOS version of Pokémon GO is getting a new AR+ mode, complete with … Continue reading New Pokémon GO update now available on iOS and Android, version 1.57.5 and 0.85.2