The finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame's class of 2017 have been announced, and Pokémon made the list! The original Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green games that kicked off over two decades of Pokémon fun are under consideration to join some of the most memorable and influential video games in history. An international … Continue reading Pokémon Red and Green nominated for the World Video Game Hall of Fame’s class of 2017
Pokémon GO ranks within the top 10 mobile games with the most revenue in Q1 2017
Pokémon GO has managed to rank within the top 10 mobile games with the most revenue in Q1 2017. Despite this, Niantic's immensely-popular mobile app dropped from No. 4 in Q4 2016 to No. 8 last quarter. Specifically on the App Store, Pokémon GO dropped out of the top 10 altogether in Q1 - even … Continue reading Pokémon GO ranks within the top 10 mobile games with the most revenue in Q1 2017
Pokémon Red and Green announced as finalist for 2017 induction into the Video Game Hall of Fame
Pokémon Red and Green are officially among the 12 electronic games that have been announced as the finalists for 2017 induction into The Strong’s World Video Game Hall of Fame. The inductees will be formally announced during a ceremony at The Strong museum on Thursday, May 4 at 10:30 a.m. The 12 finalists are as follows: … Continue reading Pokémon Red and Green announced as finalist for 2017 induction into the Video Game Hall of Fame
The 2017 Pokkén Tournament Championship Series has been announced
The 2017 Pokkén Tournament Championship Series has officially been announced, giving fans another shot at becoming the Pokkén Tournament World Champion. In addition to the title, a combined $30,000 in prizes are on the line at the qualifying competitions in June and the World Championships event in Anaheim, California, this August. This year, 16 players … Continue reading The 2017 Pokkén Tournament Championship Series has been announced
The first Pokémon TCG League Cup competitions of 2017 have begun
The first League Cup competitions of 2017 are getting started now, giving Pokémon TCG players more chances to earn Championship Points. Trainers can also earn prizes and other rewards, including special playmats and promo cards that you won't be able to earn anywhere else. The current season will run from February to April, with a … Continue reading The first Pokémon TCG League Cup competitions of 2017 have begun
Pokémon GO is getting at least three major updates this year
At least three big updates are coming to Pokémon GO this year. Speaking during a recent keynote in Barcelona at Mobile World Congress, Niantic CEO John Hanke teased that his team has a trio of "major releases" planned to hit the popular mobile game in 2017 - presumably in addition to the Johto-themed update earlier … Continue reading Pokémon GO is getting at least three major updates this year
Locations and dates of the 2017 Pokémon North American International Championships and 2017 World Championships
Official details have been announced for two of the largest Pokémon tournaments of the year - the North American International Championships and the Pokémon World Championships. The inaugural 2017 North American International Championships will take place June 30–July 2 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, the longtime home of the US National Championships. There … Continue reading Locations and dates of the 2017 Pokémon North American International Championships and 2017 World Championships
Pokemon GO asks players which in-game events they hope to see in 2017
As a followup to the most recent Pokemon GO poll, developer Niantic is asking players what types of in-game events they hope to see throughout the current year. The poll found that 54 percent of voters said the Halloween Celebration was their favorite in-game event of 2016. The second half of the Holiday Season event was the … Continue reading Pokemon GO asks players which in-game events they hope to see in 2017
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