Niantic CEO John Hanke confirms Pokémon GO has reached its highest player base since launch

In a recent interview with The Guardian, Niantic CEO John Hanke has confirmed that Pokémon GO has reached its highest player base since launch: “I don’t think I could have imagined anything about the last two years. But it’s been great. I guess what’s most satisfying two years in, is seeing this thriving, strong user … Continue reading Niantic CEO John Hanke confirms Pokémon GO has reached its highest player base since launch

Video: New Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?! trailer previews August 26 episode featuring water activities

The Pokémon Company has unveiled the official preview for the next episode of Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?!, which is scheduled to air on Sunday, August 26, in Japan. You can check it out in the video below. As usual, the energetic hosts showcase their love for Pokémon with various games and personalities. In this particular … Continue reading Video: New Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?! trailer previews August 26 episode featuring water activities

Multiple Pokémon games appear on the latest UK charts for the week ending August 18

It was another great week for the Pokémon franchise in terms of video game sales. Multiple Pokémon games have reappeared on the latest UK software sales charts for Nintendo 3DS for the week ending August 18, 2018. These include Detective Pikachu, Pokémon Ultra Sun, Pokémon Ultra Moon and Pokémon Crystal on Nintendo 3DS. Source: Latest UK Software Charts

Videos: Japanese actor Takeru Satoh stars in new commercial and behind-the-scenes promo for Pokémon GO

The Pokémon Company and Niantic have unveiled a brand-new commercial for Pokémon GO starring Japanese actor Takeru Satoh, who is depicted as a level 29 Trainer on Team Mystic. You can check out the promo in the embedded video below, followed by an extended behind-the-scenes recording: 【公式】Pokémon GO - 「佐藤健、はじめての交換」篇(30秒) 2018年8月21日(火)より放映される『Pokémon GO』の新CMを公開! 本CMには、『Pokémon GO』のファンでいらっしゃる俳優の佐藤健さんが出演し、「ポケモン交換」機能で、インタビュアーとはじめての交換を楽しむ内容となっています。 【公式】Pokémon … Continue reading Videos: Japanese actor Takeru Satoh stars in new commercial and behind-the-scenes promo for Pokémon GO

Official Pokémon GO artwork for the new Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Trainer avatar items

The Mythical Pokémon Celebi has officially become available globally via Special Research in Pokémon GO as of today, August 20. You can gain XP by completing Special Research on the iconic Time Travel Pokémon at any time as long as you have done the third group of tasks related to the Special Research on Mew. For those who have already completed the exclusive … Continue reading Official Pokémon GO artwork for the new Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Trainer avatar items

Pokémon Global Link currently undergoing maintenance for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Pokémon Sun & Moon, August 20

The Pokémon Global Link (PGL) is currently unavailable due to maintenance, which is scheduled to last until 11 p.m. EST – so hopefully it shouldn’t be for much longer. During maintenance, all services on the PGL are unavailable, including the official website, features related to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Pokémon Sun & Moon, Game Sync and Rating Battles. … Continue reading Pokémon Global Link currently undergoing maintenance for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and Pokémon Sun & Moon, August 20

Pokémon GO screenshots of Shiny Natu, Shiny Sunkern and Shiny Pineco

The Mythical Pokémon Celebi has officially become available globally via Special Research in Pokémon GO as of today, August 20. You can gain XP by completing Special Research on the iconic Time Travel Pokémon at any time as long as you have done the third group of tasks related to the Special Research on Mew. For those who have already completed the exclusive … Continue reading Pokémon GO screenshots of Shiny Natu, Shiny Sunkern and Shiny Pineco

Shiny Natu, Shiny Xatu, Shiny Sunkern, Shiny Sunflora, Shiny Pineco and Shiny Forretress can now be found and caught in Pokémon GO

The Mythical Pokémon Celebi has officially become available globally via Special Research in Pokémon GO as of today, August 20. You can gain XP by completing Special Research on the iconic Time Travel Pokémon at any time as long as you have done the third group of tasks related to the Special Research on Mew. For those who have already completed the exclusive … Continue reading Shiny Natu, Shiny Xatu, Shiny Sunkern, Shiny Sunflora, Shiny Pineco and Shiny Forretress can now be found and caught in Pokémon GO