Pokémon developer Game Freak looks at how it can implement advanced technology like AR, AI and voice recognition

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Game Freak's Junichi Masuda says that, in the future, his development team will look at how it can combine the real world with the virtual world. In particular, they are paying close attention to the direction where advanced technology such as augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI) and voice recognition is heading. Whether this applies … Continue reading Pokémon developer Game Freak looks at how it can implement advanced technology like AR, AI and voice recognition

Pokémon GO developer Niantic confirms Pokémon GO Community Day will take place every month

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For the first Pokémon GO Community Day today, January 20, Trainers were able to catch a Pikachu that knows Surf. In addition, during Community Day hours, Lure Modules lasted for three hours and other bonuses were being activated. This inaugural Community Day gave Trainers the chance to earn double XP during event hours. It has officially concluded in the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, India, Africa, the Americas and Greenland … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic confirms Pokémon GO Community Day will take place every month

First-ever Pokémon GO Community Day officially concludes worldwide

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For the first Pokémon GO Community Day today, January 20, Trainers were able to catch a Pikachu that knows Surf. In addition, during Community Day hours, Lure Modules lasted for three hours and other bonuses were being activated. This inaugural Community Day gave Trainers the chance to earn double XP during event hours. It has officially concluded in the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, India, Africa, the Americas and … Continue reading First-ever Pokémon GO Community Day officially concludes worldwide

First-ever Pokémon GO Community Day challenges include posting AR photo of surfing Pikachu, sharing your location and grouping up with your Pokémon GO team

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For the first Pokémon GO Community Day today, January 20, Trainers are able to catch a Pikachu that knows Surf. In addition, during Community Day hours, Lure Modules are lasting for three hours and other bonuses are being activated. This inaugural Community Day gives Trainers the chance to earn double XP during event hours. It has already concluded in the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, India and Africa regions. … Continue reading First-ever Pokémon GO Community Day challenges include posting AR photo of surfing Pikachu, sharing your location and grouping up with your Pokémon GO team

Everything you need to know about catching in Pokémon GO’s new AR+ mode (iOS only)

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Bring Pokémon GO to the real world like never before. AR+ mode is an enhanced version of Pokémon GO’s augmented reality feature in which Pokémon appear anchored to your real-world environment right in front of you. You can walk right up to a Pokémon for a chance at an Excellent Throw bonus or the perfect … Continue reading Everything you need to know about catching in Pokémon GO’s new AR+ mode (iOS only)

Pokémon GO is set to officially launch soon in China

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During a recent interview with the Financial Times, Niantic confirmed plans to officially launch Pokémon GO in China - as part of a partnership with local games company NetEase. You can read several excerpts from the interview below: “In 2016, our hair was blown back by the launch and the after-effects of the [Pokémon Go] launch,” John … Continue reading Pokémon GO is set to officially launch soon in China

New Pokémon GO AR+ mode screenshots of Pidgey from different angles, including from behind

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Pokémon GO players around the world running iOS 11 on iPhone 6s and newer models can now experience the new AR+ mode in Pokémon GO. Since Pokémon remain in a fixed position, you can fully move around it in 360 degrees for photos, including taking a picture from behind a Pokémon or from any angle, as … Continue reading New Pokémon GO AR+ mode screenshots of Pidgey from different angles, including from behind

New Pokémon GO AR+ mode is not compatible with iPhone 6 or older iOS devices

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Earlier today, Niantic said that the new Pokémon GO AR+ mode is compatible with iPhone 6; however, the developer has since corrected this mistake by clarifying that the new mode is only compatible with iPhone 6s or newer iOS devices running iOS 11. The updated post is as follows: Pokémon GO is in the process of being … Continue reading New Pokémon GO AR+ mode is not compatible with iPhone 6 or older iOS devices