First-ever Pokémon GO AR Photo Contest now underway, gifts prizes worth $240 each

From now until 11:59 p.m. PDT on Oct. 25, 2017, Pokémon GO developer Niantic wants you to share your most epic Pokémon GO AR photos on Instagram with the hashtag #PokemonGOcontest. A total of 10 winners will receive a Pokémon GO Prize Pack, which includes a Pokémon GO Plus, a poster autographed by the Niantic team and one pair … Continue reading First-ever Pokémon GO AR Photo Contest now underway, gifts prizes worth $240 each

First-ever Pokémon GO AR Photo Contest announced, kicks off tonight and gifts prizes worth $240 each

From 12 a.m. PDT on Oct. 11, 2017, to 11:59 p.m. PDT on Oct. 25, 2017, Pokémon GO developer Niantic wants you to share your most epic Pokémon GO AR photos on Instagram with the hashtag #PokemonGOcontest. Ten winners will get a Pokémon GO Prize Pack, which includes a Pokémon GO Plus, a poster autographed … Continue reading First-ever Pokémon GO AR Photo Contest announced, kicks off tonight and gifts prizes worth $240 each

Pokémon GO video: Magikarp gets caught by real fishing net thanks to AR editing

A Pokémon GO player who goes by the name ZoëTwoDots has managed to put together a clip that demonstrates her augmented reality (AR) editing skills. It shows a Magikarp flailing on the surface of a pool of water until it is scooped up by an actual fishing net. You can see this sequence play out … Continue reading Pokémon GO video: Magikarp gets caught by real fishing net thanks to AR editing

Pokémon GO is now officially enhanced with ARKit

Unity Technologies, developer of the creation engine that powers the majority of all virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) video games, announced today support for iOS 11 and provides a best-in-class experience for ARKit development. Unity worked to ensure the latest features from iOS 11 and ARKit were supported, setting developers up for greater … Continue reading Pokémon GO is now officially enhanced with ARKit

Pokémon GO developer Niantic discusses the future of augmented reality

Pokémon GO developer Niantic has released a new blog post discussing the future of augmented reality (AR) and how it prefers it over virtual reality (VR). The following write-up comes from Niantic CEO John Hanke: Here at Niantic we are incredibly excited about the transformative power of augmented reality. Why? To populate the world with … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic discusses the future of augmented reality

The Pokémon Company discusses augmented reality and the future of Pokémon

In a recent interview with Bloomberg, The Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara spoke in about augmented reality (AR), which is a technology that superimposes virtual characters and scenes onto real-world images. He said that this fits well with the Pokémon company’s vision of blending fantasy with reality, as Pokémon GO did as a location-based game. … Continue reading The Pokémon Company discusses augmented reality and the future of Pokémon

Impressive Pokémon GO AR shots of the Legendaries Lugia and Moltres in the real world

When you encounter a wild Pokémon in Pokémon GO, you can enable a view that uses the camera on your smartphone to display real-life surroundings as the background, making it appear as if the Pokémon is with you in the real world. You can also quickly select a camera that is conveniently stored in your … Continue reading Impressive Pokémon GO AR shots of the Legendaries Lugia and Moltres in the real world

Pokémon GO developer Niantic revamps its official website

Pokémon GO developer Niantic has revamped its official website, which now features a more modern look. Site visitors can learn more about the team at Niantic, its passion for augmented reality (AR) and its two major games - Pokémon GO and Ingress. Niantic recently begun selling tickets to the inaugural Pokémon GO Fest. It also … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic revamps its official website