Special Kanto event for Pokémon GO announced for April 10

Pokémon GO developer Niantic has revealed that a special event focused on the original Kanto region will kick off for the immensely-popular mobile game on April 10. The official announcement is as follows: BREAKING NEWS: NEW EVENT STARTING SOON! Trainers, starting April 10, we’ll be hosting a special celebration in honor of the Kanto region … Continue reading Special Kanto event for Pokémon GO announced for April 10

Pokémon GO Pokédex with 8-bit graphics disappears tomorrow, April 7

The official Pokédex in Pokémon GO will retain its retro-inspired look for a little bit longer, so be sure enjoy your Pokémon’s 8-bit style while you still can. This graphical upgrade was first implemented earlier this week as an April Fool's Day gag on Sunday, April 1, but the in-game Pokédex will return back to normal tomorrow, April 7. Pokémon … Continue reading Pokémon GO Pokédex with 8-bit graphics disappears tomorrow, April 7

Closer look at the new Pokémon Snapchat lens for Charmander featuring special fiery effect

The second of three new Pokémon Snapchat lenses, Charmander, has been released for the popular messaging app. Bulbasaur was the first of the trio to be featured on Snapchat and Squirtle will arrive at a later date. Each lens features emoji celebrating a Pokémon type, beautification effects to make your Snaps look extra glamorous and the featured Pokémon popping onto … Continue reading Closer look at the new Pokémon Snapchat lens for Charmander featuring special fiery effect

New Pokémon Snapchat lens for Charmander now available featuring special fiery effect

The second of three new Pokémon Snapchat lenses, Charmander, has been released for the popular messaging app. Bulbasaur was the first of the trio to be featured on Snapchat and Squirtle will arrive at a later date. Each lens features emoji celebrating a Pokémon type, beautification effects to make your Snaps look extra glamorous and … Continue reading New Pokémon Snapchat lens for Charmander now available featuring special fiery effect

Pokémon GO receives a graphical upgrade with 8-bit graphics until April 7

Pokémon GO Receives a Graphical…Upgrade? Experience the world of Pokémon GO like never before with a brand-new look for your Pokédex. Pokémon GO Trainers might find something unusual when they check out their Pokédex starting April 1, 2018. They will discover that the Pokémon they collected have a very…peculiar look about them—maybe a bit “blockier” … Continue reading Pokémon GO receives a graphical upgrade with 8-bit graphics until April 7

New Pokémon GO feature with 8-bit graphics lasts until April 7

As an April Fool's Day gag, Pokémon GO now displays 8-bit graphics. For a limited time, you can fire up the app to view actual sprites of Pokémon from Pokémon Sun and Moon. According to the development team at Niantic, this retro-inspired graphical style is lasting until April 7. To learn more about this April Fool's Day joke, … Continue reading New Pokémon GO feature with 8-bit graphics lasts until April 7

Pokémon GO now features all-new 8-bit graphics, sprites from Pokémon Sun and Moon

Pokémon GO has added 8-bit graphics; be sure to fire up the app to view actual sprites of Pokémon from Pokémon Sun and Moon. The official announcement from the development team at Niantic is as follows: Trainers, We always want to bring you the most immersive graphics experience possible, and we’re excited to share our … Continue reading Pokémon GO now features all-new 8-bit graphics, sprites from Pokémon Sun and Moon

Pokémon GO fan creates Bulbasaur statue in Brazil for the third official Pokémon GO Community Day

The third Pokémon GO Community Day officially concluded earlier this week across the globe, including in Europe, Africa, Australia and North America. It featured increased spawns of Bulbasaur in the wild, triple catch XP and three-hour Lures. In addition, after evolving your Ivysaur into Venusaur during the third Pokémon GO Community Day hours, your Venusaur learned the exclusive move Frenzy Plant. Introduced as part … Continue reading Pokémon GO fan creates Bulbasaur statue in Brazil for the third official Pokémon GO Community Day