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

Pokémon GO Special Weekend event announced for Korea featuring Unown, Farfetch’d and more

A Pokémon GO Special Weekend event is scheduled to take place later this year in Korea. It is similar to the one that was recently announced for Japan, featuring special spawns of certain letters of Unown, Farfetch'd and other rare Pokémon. The ticket exchange for the upcoming Korean event is scheduled to take place on … Continue reading Pokémon GO Special Weekend event announced for Korea featuring Unown, Farfetch’d and more

Pokémon GO developer Niantic reveals how to celebrate Professor Willow’s birthday on July 21, 2018

Pokémon GO developer Niantic has compiled a list detailing how fans can celebrate Professor Willow's next birthday, which happens to be on July 21, 2018: WISH A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO PROFESSOR WILLOW! Did you know our very own Professor Willow has a birthday this month? There are many ways to celebrate our favorite professor on … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic reveals how to celebrate Professor Willow’s birthday on July 21, 2018

Pokémon GO revenue breakdown reveals Niantic is making $70 million per month

Although it’s not as popular as it was when it first launched in the summer of 2016, Pokémon GO is still incredibly successful today. Players worldwide are spending more than $2 million per day in the game, with an estimated $1.8 billion spent in the game’s lifetime of two years and counting. The following information comes from … Continue reading Pokémon GO revenue breakdown reveals Niantic is making $70 million per month

Squirtle’s Pokémon GO Community Day concludes globally except in Japan

As part of its extensive Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018, Niantic has confirmed that the seventh Pokémon GO Community Day has concluded in various territories across the globe. The latest in-game event featured increased spawns of Squirtle, quarter Egg hatch distance, three-hour Lures and the new exclusive move Hydro Cannon for Blastoise. Shiny Squirtle, Shiny Wartortle and Shiny Blastoise have also made … Continue reading Squirtle’s Pokémon GO Community Day concludes globally except in Japan

Pokémon GO heavily inspires new mobile game Yo-kai Watch World from GungHo

GungHo, whose Puzzle & Dragons was once the world’s highest-earning mobile game, is looking to tap into the popularity of Pokémon GO-style gameplay via Yo-kai Watch World, which also uses Google Maps to create 3D game environments based on real-world locations. The game is now available in Japan on Android and iOS devices. The Japanese … Continue reading Pokémon GO heavily inspires new mobile game Yo-kai Watch World from GungHo

Niantic wants to see your Pokémon GO Community Day photos featuring Squirtle, Shiny Squirtle and sunglasses Squirtle

As part of its extensive Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018, Niantic has confirmed that the seventh Pokémon GO Community Day is now underway in various territories across the globe. The latest in-game event features increased spawns of Squirtle, quarter Egg hatch distance, three-hour Lures and the new exclusive move Hydro Cannon for Blastoise. Shiny Squirtle, Shiny Wartortle and Shiny Blastoise have also … Continue reading Niantic wants to see your Pokémon GO Community Day photos featuring Squirtle, Shiny Squirtle and sunglasses Squirtle

Squirtle, Shiny Squirtle and Sunglasses Squirtle Pokémon GO Community Day now underway in the Americas and Greenland for three hours

As part of its extensive Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018, Niantic has confirmed that the seventh Pokémon GO Community Day is now underway in various territories across the globe. The latest in-game event features increased spawns of Squirtle, quarter Egg hatch distance, three-hour Lures and the new exclusive move Hydro Cannon for Blastoise. Shiny Squirtle, Shiny Wartortle and Shiny Blastoise have also … Continue reading Squirtle, Shiny Squirtle and Sunglasses Squirtle Pokémon GO Community Day now underway in the Americas and Greenland for three hours