New Pokémon GO loading screen displays action-packed Raid Battle against Tyranitar

Following the latest update for Pokémon GO, a brand-new loading screen from Niantic is now available for your viewing pleasure. It depicts an action-packed Raid Battle against a large Tyranitar taking the role of Raid Boss. You can check out the new artwork in the image above. Raid Battles are new cooperative gameplay features that … Continue reading New Pokémon GO loading screen displays action-packed Raid Battle against Tyranitar

Niantic issues statement on how it will punish Pokémon GO cheaters in light of Raid Battles announcement

Following the recent announcement of Raid Battles and all-new features, Pokémon GO developer Niantic has issued a statement on how it plans to punish cheaters going forward. The following comes from a Niantic representative: With the announcement of Raid Battles and the new battle features, we are staying true on our commitment to ensuring that … Continue reading Niantic issues statement on how it will punish Pokémon GO cheaters in light of Raid Battles announcement

New Pokémon RPG for Nintendo Switch will arrive in 2018, says Nintendo of America

The recently-announced Pokémon RPG for Nintendo Switch might be available as early as next year. Game Freak's first console Pokémon game is scheduled to launch sometime in 2018, according to a recent GamesBeat interview with Nintendo of America corporate communications director Charlie Scibetta. GamesBeat: For the rest of the year, what’s the big message? Obviously … Continue reading New Pokémon RPG for Nintendo Switch will arrive in 2018, says Nintendo of America

Ticket scalpers are ruining the first-ever Pokémon GO Fest, but players won’t be left in the dark for missing out

The inaugural Pokémon Go Fest is set to take place on July 22, 2017, in Chicago, Illinois, but if you missed out on getting a ticket in the initial sale, you may be out of luck. Tickets for Niantic's Pokémon GO Fest went on sale Monday morning, but the $20 tickets sold out in less … Continue reading Ticket scalpers are ruining the first-ever Pokémon GO Fest, but players won’t be left in the dark for missing out

Revamped Gym experience, cooperative play and Raid Battles coming to Pokémon GO in early July

The Pokémon Company has announced that a revamped Gym experience, cooperative fun with Raid Battles and more are coming to Pokémon GO in early July, so it looks like all the new features will be accessible by all players in just a few more weeks. The immensely-popular mobile game was recently updated to version 0.67.1 for … Continue reading Revamped Gym experience, cooperative play and Raid Battles coming to Pokémon GO in early July

Happy National Selfie Day 2017 from Ash, Pikachu, Brock, May and Max

Pikachu also managed to take a selfie with all Pokémon Sun and Moon starters.

Pokémon GO major update now live, implements changes to Gyms, cooperative gameplay, new items and more

Pokémon GO has officially been updated to version 0.67.1 for Android and 1.37.1 for iOS devices. This is the massive update that was recently announced, implementing major changes to Gyms, cooperative gameplay features, new items and much more. Below are some release notes and comments from the Pokémon GO development team at Niantic: Gym features … Continue reading Pokémon GO major update now live, implements changes to Gyms, cooperative gameplay, new items and more

The many failures of Magikarp, as presented in the new Pokémon: Magikarp Jump mobile game

It's no secret that Magikarp is the weakest, most pathetic, and all-around saddest Pokémon in the Pokémon universe—and that's why we all love it so much! The new Pokémon: Magikarp Jump game for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices puts all of the Pokémon's best—and worst—traits on full display as it feebly attempts feats of skill … Continue reading The many failures of Magikarp, as presented in the new Pokémon: Magikarp Jump mobile game