The Pokémon With You train has been aiming to make kids happy in Eastern Japan since 2012. It’s now 2018 and the train recently received a massive makeover, featuring more Pikachu-themed designs. The Pokémon With You train was originally inaugurated to help lift spirits in some of the regions hit hardest by the 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami. The … Continue reading Get a 360-degree view of the Pokémon With You Pikachu-themed train
Pokémon GO in-game map now uses open-sourced mapping service OpenStreetMap
The in-game map in Pokémon GO now looks significantly different after developer Niantic quietly updated the game to use another source for its landscapes, switching from Google Maps to an open-sourced mapping service called OpenStreetMap. The key feature of OpenStreetMap is that it allows users to submit their own data about geographic features and locations. … Continue reading Pokémon GO in-game map now uses open-sourced mapping service OpenStreetMap
Video: First look at how new Pokémon app Pikachu Talk works on Amazon Alexa and Google Home
Nintendo Co., Ltd. recently applied for a trademark for Pikachu Talk, which is the upcoming Pokémon app for Google Home, Google Home Mini and Amazon Alexa devices. Pikachu Talk allows users of either device to communicate with Pokémon’s chief mascot – Pikachu. The app is scheduled to be released by the end of this year in Japan, followed … Continue reading Video: First look at how new Pokémon app Pikachu Talk works on Amazon Alexa and Google Home
Nintendo officially applies for new Pikachu Talk trademark
Nintendo Co., Ltd. has officially applied for a trademark for Pikachu Talk, which is the upcoming Pokémon app for Google Home, Google Home Mini and Amazon Alexa devices. Pikachu Talk allows users of either device to communicate with Pokémon’s chief mascot – Pikachu. The app is scheduled to be released by the end of this … Continue reading Nintendo officially applies for new Pikachu Talk trademark
Video: First look at how new Pokémon app Pikachu Talk works on Google Home
A brand-new Pokémon app was recently announced for Google Home and Amazon Alexa. It’s called Pikachu Talk, which allows users of either device to communicate with Pokémon’s chief mascot – Pikachu. The app is scheduled to be released by the end of this year in Japan, followed by a worldwide launch in 2018 and beyond. For … Continue reading Video: First look at how new Pokémon app Pikachu Talk works on Google Home
New Pokémon app Pikachu Talk announced for Google Home and Amazon Alexa
A brand-new Pokémon app has been announced for Google Home and Amazon Alexa. It's called Pikachu Talk, which allows users of either device to communicate with Pokémon's chief mascot - Pikachu. The app is scheduled to be released by the end of this year in Japan, followed by a worldwide launch in 2018 and beyond. … Continue reading New Pokémon app Pikachu Talk announced for Google Home and Amazon Alexa
CNN says Pokémon GO was used by Russian-linked meddling, Niantic responds
The following video and excerpts come from an article posted on CNN today, October 12: One Russian-linked campaign posing as part of the Black Lives Matter movement used Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Tumblr and Pokémon Go and even contacted some reporters in an effort to exploit racial tensions and sow discord among Americans, CNN has … Continue reading CNN says Pokémon GO was used by Russian-linked meddling, Niantic responds
New Pokémon GO campaign gives free in-game items to Google Play customers in Japan
A new Pokémon GO campaign for Google Play credit has begun in Japan. From today, August 7, through September 3, if you buy the special pack of Pokémon GO Google Play from 1,500 ¥ to 50,000 ¥ of credit at select Pokémon Centers, Pokémon Stores or 7-Eleven stores in Japan, you will receive a gift … Continue reading New Pokémon GO campaign gives free in-game items to Google Play customers in Japan
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