Niantic announces Pokémon GO Open Street events for Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 30 and Macon, Georgia, on October 7

Niantic has been working with the Knight Foundation on a host of programs to tie AR games to civic engagement. The developer recently announced a new Fellowship program that will provide select community leaders the tools to integrate Pokémon GO into Open Street events in cities across the U.S. If you’re near Charlotte, North Carolina on … Continue reading Niantic announces Pokémon GO Open Street events for Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 30 and Macon, Georgia, on October 7

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 GO developer Niantic teams up with the Knight Foundation to promote local city exploration

Pokémon GO developer Niantic has teamed up with the Knight Foundation to promote local city exploration and civic engagement in communities. Both entities are planning to pitch in time, money and lots of Pokémon to encourage citizens to go outside and explore their towns through city-organized events. “We’re techno-optimists at the Knight Foundation,” says Knight … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic teams up with the Knight Foundation to promote local city exploration