Niantic CEO John Hanke discusses Pokémon GO Adventure Sync in great detail

The following comes from Niantic CEO John Hanke, regarding the new Pokémon GO Adventure Sync feature: Never Miss a Step - Introducing Adventure Sync Niantic’s commitment to activity and exploration is a theme that we’ve touched on countless times over the past eight years, and as our technological capabilities continue to grow, we strive to … Continue reading Niantic CEO John Hanke discusses Pokémon GO Adventure Sync in great detail

Niantic CEO John Hanke shares Pokémon GO AR Garden footage featuring Eevee

Pokémon GO developer Niantic is showcasing Pokémon GO AR Garden at this year’s Innovation Tokyo event, which is currently taking place until October 21 in Tokyo, Japan. At Niantic’s booth, attendees can participate in an AR sound game in which they are tasked with identifying different Pokémon based on their voices in Pokémon GO. You can check out … Continue reading Niantic CEO John Hanke shares Pokémon GO AR Garden footage featuring Eevee

Niantic announces surprises for Pokémon GO this Fall

Summer may almost be over, but Pokémon GO fans will still have plenty to do in the Fall and beyond. Niantic is teasing that it is working on "some surprises," which are most likely related to PvP and the inclusion of Generation 4 Pokémon. The following comes from Niantic CEO John Hanke: Even as summer … Continue reading Niantic announces surprises for Pokémon GO this Fall

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

Massive Pokémon GO player base is at 60 million active users, 20 million more than Uber

Pokémon GO may never be as popular again as it was in 2016, when around 300 million people were playing it simultaneously. But there are still 60 million active users globally, and they are enough to make Niantic's immensely-popular mobile game a billion-dollar business. By comparison, Uber has 40 million active users. “We got a … Continue reading Massive Pokémon GO player base is at 60 million active users, 20 million more than Uber

Niantic CEO John Hanke confirms Pokémon GO has reached its highest player base since launch

In a recent interview with The Guardian, Niantic CEO John Hanke has confirmed that Pokémon GO has reached its highest player base since launch: “I don’t think I could have imagined anything about the last two years. But it’s been great. I guess what’s most satisfying two years in, is seeing this thriving, strong user … Continue reading Niantic CEO John Hanke confirms Pokémon GO has reached its highest player base since launch

Pokémon GO developer Niantic previews the Niantic Real World Platform

The following post comes from Niantic CEO John Hanke, regarding the Pokémon GO developer’s recent acquisition of London-based company Matrix Mill, as well as a peek inside the Niantic Real World Platform: When we built Niantic, we structured the company’s mission around three core values: exploration, exercise, and real-world social interaction. But not in our wildest dreams did we imagine the … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic previews the Niantic Real World Platform