New Pokémon GO update next week includes upcoming improvements to certain features

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Pokémon GO developer Niantic has written a blog post to assure fans that it is still committed to Pokémon GO, even after its recent announcement of Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. The developer has also revealed that a new update will roll out with upcoming improvements to certain Pokémon GO features. Its blog post in full … Continue reading New Pokémon GO update next week includes upcoming improvements to certain features

Nintendo earns way more money from its smartphone games compared to Pokémon GO

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Nintendo recently detailed its earnings share from Pokémon GO - (Share of profit of entities accounted for using equity method): ¥6,429 million (~$57 million FYTD). For the aforementioned two, Smart Device, Pokémon GO, Nintendo is earning a lot more money from its own smartphone games compared to Pokémon GO. For comparison, Smart Device IP related … Continue reading Nintendo earns way more money from its smartphone games compared to Pokémon GO

New Pokémon GO update now live, version 1.49.4 on iOS and 0.79.4 on Android

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Pokémon GO developer Niantic recently announced its latest update for its immensely-popular mobile game, version 0.81.1 for Android and 1.51.1 for iOS devices. However, it has since halted the release of the 0.81.1 patch due to observed performance issues. Instead, version 1.49.4 on iOS and 0.79.4 on Android is now available for download, complete with the usual bug fixes in … Continue reading New Pokémon GO update now live, version 1.49.4 on iOS and 0.79.4 on Android

Pokémon GO followup from Niantic is a Harry Potter AR game launching in 2018

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Thanks to its tremendous success with Pokémon GO, Niantic is reportedly working on Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, an AR title set to launch in 2018, co-developed by Warner Bros. Interactive and its new sub brand Portkey Games. The upcoming Harry Potter game is similar to Pokémon GO and was rumored last year, when the company noted that it … Continue reading Pokémon GO followup from Niantic is a Harry Potter AR game launching in 2018

Pokémon GO developer Niantic finishes reviewing submissions for the first-ever Pokémon GO photo contest

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Pokémon GO developer Niantic has confirmed that it has finished reviewing submissions for the first-ever Pokémon GO photo contest, which wrapped up last month. It plans to soon reach out to winners, who will be messaged on instagram and will also be mentioned on the official Pokémon GO blog. To accompany this announcement, Niantic has released the following statement: "Trainers, … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic finishes reviewing submissions for the first-ever Pokémon GO photo contest

New Pokémon GO update version 0.81.1 delayed due to performance issues

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Pokémon GO developer Niantic recently announced its latest update for its immensely-popular mobile game, version 0.81.1 for Android and 1.51.1 for iOS devices. However, it has since halted the release of the 0.81.1 patch due to observed performance issues: "Trainers, we’ve halted the rollout of Pokémon GO version 0.81.1 due to performance issues we’ve observed … Continue reading New Pokémon GO update version 0.81.1 delayed due to performance issues

New Raid Bosses added to Pokémon GO featuring Sableye, Nidoking, Porygon and more

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Pokémon GO developer Niantic has updated the list of available Raid Bosses in its immensely-popular mobile game, featuring new additions such as Sableye, Nidoking and Porygon - the full list is below. In addition, Raid Boss timers have been reduced to last for 45 minutes once the Raid Egg is hatched. LEVEL 4 Golem (30572 … Continue reading New Raid Bosses added to Pokémon GO featuring Sableye, Nidoking, Porygon and more