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
First movie trailer for Pokémon Detective Pikachu has been rated and will reportedly premiere next week
The very first trailer for Pokémon Detective Pikachu has been rated by Alberta Film Ratings. This means that that it will soon be shown off for the first time to the public. Specifically, the debut trailer is expected to premiere ahead of next week’s release of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Starring Ryan Reynolds … Continue reading First movie trailer for Pokémon Detective Pikachu has been rated and will reportedly premiere next week
Niantic CEO John Hanke recaps summer 2018 events featuring Pokémon GO and Ingress
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
Pokémon is the absolute biggest media franchise in the world
Pokémon has been around since 1996 and has always been one of the most recognizable entertainment brands throughout the world. Even though it’s more than 20 years old, its popularity continues to grow at a significant pace. In fact, the Pokémon franchise is now regarded as the highest-grossing media franchise ever with more than $59 billion … Continue reading Pokémon is the absolute biggest media franchise in the world
Pokémon is now officially the highest-grossing media franchise ever, before Star Wars, Harry Potter, Hello Kitty, Mario, Batman and everything else
Pokémon has been around since 1996 and has always been one of the most recognizable entertainment brands throughout the world. Even though it's more than 20 years old, its popularity continues to grow at a significant pace. In fact, the Pokémon franchise is now regarded as the highest-grossing media franchise ever with more than $59 … Continue reading Pokémon is now officially the highest-grossing media franchise ever, before Star Wars, Harry Potter, Hello Kitty, Mario, Batman and everything else
Video: Help Pokémon GO developer Niantic build planet-scale augmented reality games
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
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
Valve president Gabe Newell praises the Pokémon franchise, says it’s more valuable than the Super Bowl, Harry Potter and any of Valve’s products
During a recent media event, Valve president Gabe Newell spoke about the Pokémon franchise while discussing the company’s future plans. Here’s what Newell said about the franchise's longstanding success: “When you look at post-Magic the Gathering, for us there are a couple of certain interesting points along the way like the sort of designers and … Continue reading Valve president Gabe Newell praises the Pokémon franchise, says it’s more valuable than the Super Bowl, Harry Potter and any of Valve’s products
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