Pokémon GO developer Niantic admits that the game’s Gym portion “needs a lot more work”

It looks like the Gym feature in Pokémon GO is due for a major fix. Developer Niantic admits that in-game Gyms "need a lot more work" and assures fans that it is trying to improve the feature. “The gym portion [of Pokémon Go] needs a lot more work, and we are trying to improve it … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic admits that the game’s Gym portion “needs a lot more work”

Niantic explains ways it plans to improve playing together and Gym battles in Pokémon GO

In a recent interview with Wired, Niantic CEO John Hanke explained some ways his team plans to improve Pokémon GO in 2017 - addressing in-game elements such as playing together and Gym battles. “There are a couple of areas that need to be improved – one of them being playing together and gym battles," Hanke … Continue reading Niantic explains ways it plans to improve playing together and Gym battles in Pokémon GO

Blissey is taking over lots of Gyms in Pokémon GO

Blissey is among the new Pokémon that were recently added to Pokémon GO as part of the latest Johto-themed update for the game. A number of players have noticed that the Pokémon has been taking over Gyms all over. Thanks to its bountiful supply of health points, Blissey can prove to be very challenging to … Continue reading Blissey is taking over lots of Gyms in Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO teams up with Unibail-Rodamco to make catching Pokémon easier in Europe

In an attempt to make playing Pokémon GO this winter in Europe a little easier, starting February 18, developer Niantic is adding new PokéStops and Gyms across 58 shopping and destination centers in 10 European countries with Pokémon GO's first European partner, Unibail-Rodamco. Between 10 – 15 new PokéStops and Gyms will be added to … Continue reading Pokémon GO teams up with Unibail-Rodamco to make catching Pokémon easier in Europe

Over 5,000 Starbucks locations are now PokéStops or Gyms for Pokemon GO

On December 8, Niantic announced official collaboration between Starbucks and Pokémon GO. This initially transformed 7,800 Starbucks locations in the U.S. into either PokéStops or Gyms. The developer has since revealed that more than 5,000 additional Starbucks stores across the country have been integrated into the game as either a PokéStop or Gym, giving you … Continue reading Over 5,000 Starbucks locations are now PokéStops or Gyms for Pokemon GO

Every Pokemon GO gym in the world has been mapped by PokéScout

PokéScout has managed to map every single Pokemon GO gym in the world, just in time for the holidays. With PokéScout, you can track the location and status of in-game gyms - allowing you to see which team is in charge of the control points before deciding on whether you should travel to them. PokeScout … Continue reading Every Pokemon GO gym in the world has been mapped by PokéScout

Pokemon GO Combat Power (CP) changes explained in detail

Last month, Pokemon GO implemented a number of changes to the Combat Power (CP) of multiple Pokemon. The Pokemon Company has since explained the shifts in detail. Changes were made to the CP of various Pokémon in Pokémon GO—many Pokémon had their CP increased, while others had their CP lowered to allow for a more … Continue reading Pokemon GO Combat Power (CP) changes explained in detail

Sprint becomes the first official partner of Pokemon GO in the US

As part of a recent press conference, developer Niantic announced a partnership that welcomed Sprint as the first partner of Pokemon GO in the U.S. It will result in more PokéStops and Gyms at over 10,500 Sprint locations across the the country, including Sprint, Boost Mobile and Sprint at Radioshack stores. Niantic CEO John Hanke detailed … Continue reading Sprint becomes the first official partner of Pokemon GO in the US