Niantic employees played Pokémon GO with local player group DTC during Squirtle Community Day in Chicago, Illinois

Niantic employees spent the entire Squirtle Community Day playing alongside DTC, a local Chicago-based Pokémon GO group. The developer also had a chance to measure and test in-game mechanics and network latency to make sure this weekend's Pokémon GO Fest runs smoothly. This is the first time Niantic has used a “boots-on-the-ground” strategy and reached … Continue reading Niantic employees played Pokémon GO with local player group DTC during Squirtle Community Day in Chicago, Illinois

Mythical Pokémon Celebi confirmed as new Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2018, unique Professor Willow storyline revealed

Pokémon GO Fest 2018 on July 14 and 15 is the second major event in Professor Willow’s Research Challenge. Trainers without a ticket to the event won’t be able to see any Pokémon or PokéStops in Lincoln Park, but Trapinch, Feebas, and other Pokémon featured in the habitats of Pokémon GO Fest will appear more frequently all over … Continue reading Mythical Pokémon Celebi confirmed as new Special Research for Pokémon GO Fest 2018, unique Professor Willow storyline revealed

Three major live Pokémon GO events start soon all over the world during summer 2018

Complete Summer Research in Pokémon GO! Trainers all over the world will help complete Professor Willow’s Global Challenge—join them, won’t you? Summer is upon us, and three exciting live Pokémon GO events are just around the corner! These celebrations are happening in locations all over the world, but even if you're not able to make it to … Continue reading Three major live Pokémon GO events start soon all over the world during summer 2018

Shiny Plusle, Shiny Minun, Alolan Geodude and Alolan Diglett will be available for the first time globally in Pokémon GO from the date of Pokémon GO Fest 2018 on July 14

Pokémon GO Fest 2018 on July 14 and 15 is the second major event in Professor Willow’s Research Challenge. Trainers without a ticket to the event won’t be able to see any Pokémon or PokéStops in Lincoln Park, but Trapinch, Feebas, and other Pokémon featured in the habitats of Pokémon GO Fest will appear more frequently … Continue reading Shiny Plusle, Shiny Minun, Alolan Geodude and Alolan Diglett will be available for the first time globally in Pokémon GO from the date of Pokémon GO Fest 2018 on July 14

Professor Willow’s Global Research Challenge announced for Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018

As part of its extensive Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018, Niantic has announced Professor Willow's Global Research Challenge, featuring rare Pokémon sightings, in-game items and much more. The official announcement from the development team is as follows: Global Research, Pokémon Sightings, and More Coming During Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018! As Trainers from all over … Continue reading Professor Willow’s Global Research Challenge announced for Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018

Niantic launches official website and agrees to pay $1,575,000 to settle all Pokémon GO Fest claims

Pokémon GO developer Niantic has agreed to pay $1,575,000 to settle all Pokémon GO Fest claims. Niantic has also launched its official website for the Pokémon GO Fest settlement: Welcome to the Official Website for the Pokémon GO Fest Settlement   IF YOU ATTENDED THE POKÉMON GO FEST IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS ON JULY 22, 2017, … Continue reading Niantic launches official website and agrees to pay $1,575,000 to settle all Pokémon GO Fest claims

Unofficial Pokémon pop-up bar launches in Sheffield Chicago, Illinois

Replay Lincoln Park has launched an unofficial Pokémon pop-up bar in Sheffield Chicago, Illinois, with a full takeover set for June 1. The complete announcement from the company behind this pop-up is as follows: Chicagoans will have a new park to walk in to capture Pokémon as Replay Lincoln Park, 2833 N. Sheffield, is launching … Continue reading Unofficial Pokémon pop-up bar launches in Sheffield Chicago, Illinois