Video: Pokémon GO developer Niantic shares first trailer for Harry Potter Wizards Unite, game launching in 2019

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Pokémon GO developer Niantic has unveiled the first trailer for Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, which is officially launching sometime in 2019. Needless to say it will be heavily inspired by Pokémon GO, so we shall wait and see how to two stack up against each other. Harry Potter: Wizards Unite | Coming 2019 Why are … Continue reading Video: Pokémon GO developer Niantic shares first trailer for Harry Potter Wizards Unite, game launching in 2019

Niantic CEO John Hanke recaps summer 2018 events featuring Pokémon GO and Ingress

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Niantic CEO John Hanke has put together the following piece to highlight some of the numerous events that took place in the summer featuring Pokémon GO or Ingress, as well as what fans can expect for the remainder of the year and beyond: The Rise of AR, Summer Adventures and Updates for the Fall It’s … Continue reading Niantic CEO John Hanke recaps summer 2018 events featuring Pokémon GO and Ingress

Video: Help Pokémon GO developer Niantic build planet-scale augmented reality games

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Pokémon GO developer Niantic has released a promotional video in which it invites job-seekers to apply for a job at the studio. Niantic says future employees will help it build planet-scale augmented reality games, such as the immensely-popular Pokémon GO and Ingress. The developer is also working on Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, which is also … Continue reading Video: Help Pokémon GO developer Niantic build planet-scale augmented reality games

Niantic is planning to use Pokémon GO player data to create 3D augmented reality maps

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Niantic has confirmed to Reuters that it's planning to create 3D augmented reality maps with the help of Pokémon GO players' cameras. This will apply to public spaces so that the AR experience could extend to the entire environment, not just characters. The company didn't say when the mapping would start, or whether it would … Continue reading Niantic is planning to use Pokémon GO player data to create 3D augmented reality maps

Pokémon GO, augmented reality, AR and Harry Potter: Wizards Unite from Niantic are featured topics at EGLX 2018 in Canada

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The Enthusiast Gaming Live Expo (EGLX) is currently taking place in Canada, where attendees of all ages, interests and skill levels can participate in gaming competitions, visit exhibitors, interact with fellow gamers and learn about some of the most popular games across the globe. One of the key featured topics at EGLX 2018 is the … Continue reading Pokémon GO, augmented reality, AR and Harry Potter: Wizards Unite from Niantic are featured topics at EGLX 2018 in Canada

Pokémon GO is set to officially launch soon in China

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During a recent interview with the Financial Times, Niantic confirmed plans to officially launch Pokémon GO in China - as part of a partnership with local games company NetEase. You can read several excerpts from the interview below: “In 2016, our hair was blown back by the launch and the after-effects of the [Pokémon Go] launch,” John … Continue reading Pokémon GO is set to officially launch soon in China

Pokémon GO developer Niantic attains $200 million in new funding

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Pokémon GO maker Niantic has managed to raise about $200 million in new financing. The developer's comes just weeks after Niantic announced it will release a new title called Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. in 2018. Funding came in from Spark Capital, Founders Fund, Meritech, Javelin Venture Capital, along with branding agency You & Mr. Jones … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic attains $200 million in new funding