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
Nintendo’s Reggie Fils-Aime on Pokémon GO: “There’s much more that we’ll be doing in this space”
During E3 2017 this week, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime was asked to share his thoughts on the Pokémon GO phenomenon. Here's what he had to say: "We are fortunate that we have had a series of phenomenons," Fils-Aime said. "Whether it's been Pokémon GO, or our NES classic that we launched last holiday … Continue reading Nintendo’s Reggie Fils-Aime on Pokémon GO: “There’s much more that we’ll be doing in this space”
Official Pokémon GO screenshots of AR Playground and improved AR Encounter modes via Apple’s ARKit
Niantic recently revealed how it is working on enhancing Pokémon GO’s augmented reality features with Apple’s new ARKit. Utilizing this advance in AR, the developer is working to create new, fun and innovative ways to place Pokémon in the world around you, to view Pokémon and to use your phone camera to capture the moment. … Continue reading Official Pokémon GO screenshots of AR Playground and improved AR Encounter modes via Apple’s ARKit
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