Pokémon GO lawsuit settles in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, is planning to settle a lawsuit from an augmented-reality game developer that challenged an ordinance requiring companies to get local permits for apps like Pokémon GO to be played in parks. Under the settlement agreement, the county won't enforce its rule and will pay $83,000 in attorneys' fees for California-based developer Candy … Continue reading Pokémon GO lawsuit settles in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Pokémon GO developer Niantic reveals all the winners of the first Pokémon GO contest

After reviewing more than 50,000 AR photos, Pokémon GO developer Niantic has selected a total of 10 winners as part of the first-ever Pokémon GO contest. Winning pictures include AR photos featuring Sudowoodo, Haunter, Gastly, Oddish, Sableye, Halloween Pikachu, Dratini, Hitmonchan, Sentret and Swinub. The full list of winners can be found on the official … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic reveals all the winners of the first Pokémon GO contest

Pokémon GO followup from Niantic is a Harry Potter AR game launching in 2018

Thanks to its tremendous success with Pokémon GO, Niantic is reportedly working on Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, an AR title set to launch in 2018, co-developed by Warner Bros. Interactive and its new sub brand Portkey Games. The upcoming Harry Potter game is similar to Pokémon GO and was rumored last year, when the company noted that it … Continue reading Pokémon GO followup from Niantic is a Harry Potter AR game launching in 2018

Pokémon GO developer Niantic finishes reviewing submissions for the first-ever Pokémon GO photo contest

Pokémon GO developer Niantic has confirmed that it has finished reviewing submissions for the first-ever Pokémon GO photo contest, which wrapped up last month. It plans to soon reach out to winners, who will be messaged on instagram and will also be mentioned on the official Pokémon GO blog. To accompany this announcement, Niantic has released the following statement: "Trainers, … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic finishes reviewing submissions for the first-ever Pokémon GO photo contest

Pokémon GO developer Niantic now reviewing submissions for the first-ever Pokémon GO photo contest

Pokémon GO developer Niantic has confirmed that it has begun reviewing submissions for the first-ever Pokémon GO photo contest, which wrapped up last week. It plans to soon reach out to winners, who will be mentioned on the official Pokémon GO blog. To accompany this announcement, Niantic has released the following statement: Thank you to … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic now reviewing submissions for the first-ever Pokémon GO photo contest

Last chance to participate in the first-ever Pokémon GO photo contest

Today, October 25, is your last chance to participate in the first-ever Pokémon GO photo contest. Until 11:59 p.m. PDT, Pokémon GO developer Niantic is accepting submissions by players who share their Pokémon GO AR photos on Instagram with the hashtag #PokemonGOcontest. A total of 10 winners will receive a Pokémon GO Prize Pack, which includes … Continue reading Last chance to participate in the first-ever Pokémon GO photo contest

Niantic shares its favorite Pokémon GO contest photos, fans claim they’re Photoshopped

Pokémon GO developer Niantic has shared some of its favorite photos from the first-ever Pokémon GO contest, featuring snapshots with Pokémon like Charizard, Oddish, Hoppip and Vaporeon in real-world settings. However, for certain reasons, a number of fans are claiming that the developer's picks are Photoshopped pics. You can check out some of Niantic's favorite … Continue reading Niantic shares its favorite Pokémon GO contest photos, fans claim they’re Photoshopped