Pokémon GO developer Niantic shares official statement about Black Lives Matter, condemns killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade and Nina Pop

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Earlier this week, The Pokémon Company shared a special GIF dedicated to the Black Lives Matter movement. It consists of Ash fist bumping Kiawe in a body of water. Check it out in the embedded post below. More recently, Nintendo of America shared an official statement about Black Lives Matter and George Floyd. Following its initial … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic shares official statement about Black Lives Matter, condemns killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade and Nina Pop

The Pokémon Company shares official statement about Black Lives Matter, will donate $200k to NAACP and Black Lives Matter

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Earlier this week, The Pokémon Company shared a special GIF dedicated to the Black Lives Matter movement. It consists of Ash fist bumping Kiawe in a body of water. Check it out in the embedded post below. More recently, Nintendo of America shared an official statement about Black Lives Matter and George Floyd. Following its … Continue reading The Pokémon Company shares official statement about Black Lives Matter, will donate $200k to NAACP and Black Lives Matter

Niantic reveals full patch notes for new Pokémon GO update version 1.143 and 0.177 on iOS and Android

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Pokémon GO is being updated to a new version across all capable iOS and Android devices. The latest update is being rolled out to iOS and Android devices, respectively. According to patch notes from the development team at Niantic, the latest update implements various bug fixes and improvements for an overall smoother experience. 0.177 Release … Continue reading Niantic reveals full patch notes for new Pokémon GO update version 1.143 and 0.177 on iOS and Android

Nintendo breaks silence and shares official statement about Black Lives Matter and George Floyd

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As part of its ongoing efforts to promote all things Pokémon, The Pokémon Company has shared a special GIF dedicated to the Black Lives Matter movement. It consists of Ash fist bumping Kiawe in a body of water. Check it out in the embedded post below. This particular GIF has been pinned by The Pokémon … Continue reading Nintendo breaks silence and shares official statement about Black Lives Matter and George Floyd

Major new update version 1.6.0 coming to Pokémon Rumble Rush next week to let players catch more Pokémon and fill up their Pokédex:

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A new update will soon be dispatched for Pokémon Rumble Rush. Read on below to learn more: Pokémon Rumble Rush – Ver. 1.6.0 Release date: June 9th 2020 (North America) / June 10th 2020 (Europe, Japan) Maintenance: Yes Download size: ???MB (Android) / 122.8MB (iOS) Additional download: Yes (???MB) Platform: Android / iOS Patch notes: More Pokémon that … Continue reading Major new update version 1.6.0 coming to Pokémon Rumble Rush next week to let players catch more Pokémon and fill up their Pokédex:

Hidden Ability Galarian Meowth will be distributed via Mystery Gift in Pokémon Sword and Shield from June 12 at 00:00 UTC to June 16 at 23:59 UTC

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The Pokémon Company and Nintendo have announced special distributions for Pokémon Sword and Shield. Read on below to learn more: Get Galarian Mr. Mime, Ponyta, Corsola, and Meowth with Hidden Abilities. Four cool Pokémon and bonus items can be yours via Mystery Gift in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. The release of The Isle of Armor, … Continue reading Hidden Ability Galarian Meowth will be distributed via Mystery Gift in Pokémon Sword and Shield from June 12 at 00:00 UTC to June 16 at 23:59 UTC

Pokémon GO Throwback Challenge Champion 2020 event now underway in the Americas and Greenland from June 3 at 1 p.m. to June 8 at 1 p.m. local time

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Niantic recently revealed full details for all the Throwback Challenge 2020 events taking place in Pokémon GO. Read on below to learn more: Throwback Challenge: Celebrate our Pokémon journeys together! Update: During the Hoenn Throwback Timed Research, the 1/2 Hatch Distance bonus will not stack with the currently live 1/2 Hatch Distance bonus. You will … Continue reading Pokémon GO Throwback Challenge Champion 2020 event now underway in the Americas and Greenland from June 3 at 1 p.m. to June 8 at 1 p.m. local time

Video: The Pokémon Company celebrates amazing local communities

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In 2019, The Pokémon Company opened a brand-new YouTube channel called Pokémon Kids TV, which is aimed at young Pokémon fans. The Pokémon Company regularly pumps out videos featuring its official mascots, as you can see below: 【公式】ポケモンローカルActs 〜ちいきのちからってすげー！〜　Pokémon Local Acts〜Local Communities are Amazing!〜 ポケモンローカルActsでは、地域ごとに「推しポケモン」を選定し、各地の魅力と一匹一匹のポケモンの魅力を国内外に発信しているよ。 ぜひ各地を訪れて、ポケモンのイベントやグッズ、ポケモンマンホールに触れてみてね！ くわしくはこちら https://local.pokemon.jp #ポケモン #ポケットモンスター #ポケモンだいすきクラブ #ポケモンローカルActs ©2020 Pokémon. ©1995-2020 … Continue reading Video: The Pokémon Company celebrates amazing local communities

Pokémon GO Throwback Challenge Champion 2020 event now underway in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India from June 3 at 1 p.m. to June 8 at 1 p.m. local time

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Niantic recently revealed full details for all the Throwback Challenge 2020 events taking place in Pokémon GO. Read on below to learn more: Throwback Challenge: Celebrate our Pokémon journeys together! Update: During the Hoenn Throwback Timed Research, the 1/2 Hatch Distance bonus will not stack with the currently live 1/2 Hatch Distance bonus. You will … Continue reading Pokémon GO Throwback Challenge Champion 2020 event now underway in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India from June 3 at 1 p.m. to June 8 at 1 p.m. local time

Reshiram Raid Hour is taking place in Pokémon GO today, June 3, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. local time

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The additions of Reshiram, Zekrom and Kyurem were recently confirmed for Pokémon GO. Read on below to learn more: Unova’s legendary elite—Reshiram, Zekrom, and Kyurem—are coming to five-star raids! Trainers, Three draconic roars can be heard in the distance. One belongs to a Pokémon that’s capable of scorching the world when people turn their backs … Continue reading Reshiram Raid Hour is taking place in Pokémon GO today, June 3, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. local time