Game Freak's Junichi Masuda was among the thousands of attendees at the first-ever Pokémon GO Fest, which took place on July 22 at Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois. Masuda had a chance to hang out with Pokémon fans and visit various Chicago landmarks, such as the Buckingham Fountain the Trump International Hotel and Tower. To … Continue reading Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda was even at the first-ever Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago
Pokémon GO Fest Chicago global rewards extended by 72 hours, will now end on July 27
Pokémon GO developer Niantic has confirmed that the global rewards unlocked during Pokémon GO Fest Chicago have been extended by 72 hours. Initially scheduled to conclude today, July 24, the global rewards will now end on July 27 at 5 p.m. PDT. The global rewards were unlocked by Pokémon GO Fest attendees during designated Challenge … Continue reading Pokémon GO Fest Chicago global rewards extended by 72 hours, will now end on July 27
Niantic is “horrified” by the first-ever Pokémon GO Fest
The first-ever Pokémon GO Fest recently took place in Chicago, Illinois, and went through a number of mishaps. Visitors who traveled from far and wide spent hours in the blistering sun, unable to play the game due to massive bugs and server errors. No one felt the heat more than Niantic, the game’s developer, which … Continue reading Niantic is “horrified” by the first-ever Pokémon GO Fest
Articuno appears at Pokémon GO Gyms only for a “brief while”
The number of Pokémon caught during Pokémon GO Fest by members of Team Mystic, Team Instinct and Team Valor were tallied up, and the team that caught the most Pokémon determined which of the three Pokémon is appearing first. And the winner was Team Mystic, which means the Legendary Pokémon Articuno is now appearing in … Continue reading Articuno appears at Pokémon GO Gyms only for a “brief while”
Zapdos and Moltres will soon show up at Pokémon GO Gyms
The Pokémon Company has confirmed that Zapdos and Moltres will soon begin showing up at Gyms in Pokémon GO. The number of Pokémon caught during Pokémon GO Fest by members of Team Mystic, Team Instinct and Team Valor were tallied up, and the team that caught the most Pokémon determined which of the three Pokémon … Continue reading Zapdos and Moltres will soon show up at Pokémon GO Gyms
First Legendary Pokémon have been discovered in Pokémon GO, Lugia and Articuno
On Saturday, the Legendary Pokémon Lugia appeared for the first time in Pokémon GO at Pokémon GO Fest. And now it's your turn to battle and catch the Legendary Pokémon—Lugia has started to appear at Raid Battles everywhere! In other Legendary Pokémon news, Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres are soaring into Pokémon GO, too! The number … Continue reading First Legendary Pokémon have been discovered in Pokémon GO, Lugia and Articuno
Pokémon GO Chicago represented the “best and worst” of a bumpy first year
The first-ever Pokémon GO Fest recently concluded in Chicago, Illinois, following a series of unexpected issues and mishaps. The worldwide event represented some of the best and worst of a bumpy first year, according to IGN editor Andrew Goldfarb. "I’d only been at Pokemon Go Fest for five minutes the first time I heard someone shout that an … Continue reading Pokémon GO Chicago represented the “best and worst” of a bumpy first year
Most Pokémon GO Fest Chicago attendees missed its best moment with Niantic CEO John Hanke
At the far end of the Pokémon GO Fest stage in Chicago’s Grant Park, a small crowd was forming around Niantic CEO John Hanke, who stuck around to sign autographs and meet fans. “I get a lot of energy out of [this],” Hanke told Polygon. “I get a lot of positive energy from people’s stories. … Continue reading Most Pokémon GO Fest Chicago attendees missed its best moment with Niantic CEO John Hanke
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