New Pokémon GO update now live, updates Apple Watch and changes distance tracking

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Pokémon GO has been updated to version 1.23.1 on iOS and 0.53.1 on Android devices. The latest patch, which is currently rolling out to players, updates Apple Watch to display Eggs obtained from PokéStops. It also changes distance tracking to better account for GPS drift and includes minor text fixes. Official release notes and comments from … Continue reading New Pokémon GO update now live, updates Apple Watch and changes distance tracking

Pokémon GO makes a whopping $2,412 in a single minute

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Pokémon GO is estimated to be making a whopping $2,412 in a single minute. Within an hour, Niantic's immensely popular mobile game makes about $144,700 and is downloaded by approximately 252 users. These numbers are based on the real-time calculation from Declutter.com, which re-purposed data from market researcher Think Gaming. Other data suggests that, overall, … Continue reading Pokémon GO makes a whopping $2,412 in a single minute

Alola Pokémon are coming to Pokémon Shuffle

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The Pokémon Company has confirmed that Alola Pokémon are heading to Pokémon Shuffle. New creatures from Pokémon Sun and Moon will begin appearing in the match-3 puzzle game during the spring 2017 season. An official release date has yet to be announced, but stay tuned for any updates. Pokémon Shuffle is available now as a … Continue reading Alola Pokémon are coming to Pokémon Shuffle

Pokémon GO generated about $950 million in revenues in 2016

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Despite not being around since the start of 2016, Pokémon GO managed to generate an estimated $950 million in revenues last year. According to a report by market researcher App Annie, the immensely-popular mobile title hit $600 million faster than any other game. “By attracting millions of non-gamers, it reached a level of success that … Continue reading Pokémon GO generated about $950 million in revenues in 2016

New Pokémon GO patch updates Apple Watch and changes distance tracking

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Pokémon GO is in the process of being updated to version 1.23.1 on iOS and 0.53.1 on Android devices. The patch, which will begin rolling out later this week, updates Apple Watch to display Eggs obtained from PokéStops. It also changes distance tracking to better account for GPS drift and includes minor text fixes, according … Continue reading New Pokémon GO patch updates Apple Watch and changes distance tracking

Apple confirms Pokemon GO is the App Store’s most downloaded app of 2016 worldwide

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Apple has confirmed that Pokemon GO is the App Store's most downloaded app of 2016 worldwide across iOS devices. Nintendo's Super Mario Run also performed well last year, despite launching in December. "Super Mario Run is also among last year’s top 10 most downloaded apps worldwide, with Pokémon Go taking the top spot. Pokémon Go, … Continue reading Apple confirms Pokemon GO is the App Store’s most downloaded app of 2016 worldwide

Pokemon GO was the App Store’s most downloaded app in 2016

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Apple has revealed that App Store developer raked in $20 billion in 2016. This is a 40 percent jump since 2015. Niantic's incredibly popular Pokemon GO was in fact the most downloaded app of the year. Meanwhile, Nintendo's recently-released Super Mario Run was the most downloaded app on Christmas and New Year's days. "2016 was an … Continue reading Pokemon GO was the App Store’s most downloaded app in 2016

20 Japanese developers vote for Pokemon GO as their game of 2016

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Japanese publication 4Gamer has released its year-end mass interview, which asks about 140 developers which games impressed them the most in 2016. Out of all those polled, 20 developers voted for Pokemon GO as their favorite game of the year. It only trails behind Persona 5 by one vote. Pokemon Sun and Moon are also … Continue reading 20 Japanese developers vote for Pokemon GO as their game of 2016