Pokémon GO anti-cheat workaround discovered, but Niantic quickly takes it down

Niantic recently implemented a new anti-cheating measure into Pokémon GO. The developer said that “Pokémon caught using third-party services that circumvent gameplay” would appear with a slash in a player’s Pokédex, as well as act differently than normal Pokémon. They won’t be able to collect candy when transferred, for example, but evolving them would get … Continue reading Pokémon GO anti-cheat workaround discovered, but Niantic quickly takes it down

Pokémon GO cheaters get punished with marks on their Pokémon from Niantic

Pokémon GO developer Niantic recently alerted players to a new feature that punishes those who use cheating methods. According to Niantic, Pokémon caught using third-party services that circumvent normal gameplay will appear marked with a slash in the inventory and may not behave as expected. To see what this looks like in action, check out … Continue reading Pokémon GO cheaters get punished with marks on their Pokémon from Niantic

New Pokémon GO‏ Gyms and Gym Badges are now available

Following yesterday's massive update, revamped Gyms and new Gyms Badges are now officially available in Pokémon GO‏. Gym features have been significantly updated to add the all-new motivation system. An in-app and push notification system for Gyms is also live for players who choose to use this option. To learn more about what's new with … Continue reading New Pokémon GO‏ Gyms and Gym Badges are now available

The first-ever Solstice Event concludes in Pokémon GO

The first-ever Solstice Event in Pokémon GO has officially concluded. The latest in-game event ended earlier today, June 21, at 1 p.m. PDT. As part of the Solstice Celebration, hot Fire-type Pokémon such as Charmander, Typhlosion, Houndour and Charizard, as well as chilly Ice-type Pokémon such as Sneasel and Lapras were appearing more frequently. Plus, players were able to … Continue reading The first-ever Solstice Event concludes in Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO dataminers discover new Battle Teams, Legendaries, Healing Mode, Gym Badge Tiers and much more

The dedicated folks at the Silph Road have done some Pokémon GO datamining, which lead them to uncovering new Battle Teams, Legendaries, Healing Mode, Gym Badge Tiers and much more. Read on below to learn more about these recent discoveries: 1. Battle Teams? A new construct has appeared in the codebase called a Battle Team. … Continue reading Pokémon GO dataminers discover new Battle Teams, Legendaries, Healing Mode, Gym Badge Tiers and much more

New Pokémon GO loading screen displays action-packed Raid Battle against Tyranitar

Following the latest update for Pokémon GO, a brand-new loading screen from Niantic is now available for your viewing pleasure. It depicts an action-packed Raid Battle against a large Tyranitar taking the role of Raid Boss. You can check out the new artwork in the image above. Raid Battles are new cooperative gameplay features that … Continue reading New Pokémon GO loading screen displays action-packed Raid Battle against Tyranitar

Niantic issues statement on how it will punish Pokémon GO cheaters in light of Raid Battles announcement

Following the recent announcement of Raid Battles and all-new features, Pokémon GO developer Niantic has issued a statement on how it plans to punish cheaters going forward. The following comes from a Niantic representative: With the announcement of Raid Battles and the new battle features, we are staying true on our commitment to ensuring that … Continue reading Niantic issues statement on how it will punish Pokémon GO cheaters in light of Raid Battles announcement

Ticket scalpers are ruining the first-ever Pokémon GO Fest, but players won’t be left in the dark for missing out

The inaugural Pokémon Go Fest is set to take place on July 22, 2017, in Chicago, Illinois, but if you missed out on getting a ticket in the initial sale, you may be out of luck. Tickets for Niantic's Pokémon GO Fest went on sale Monday morning, but the $20 tickets sold out in less … Continue reading Ticket scalpers are ruining the first-ever Pokémon GO Fest, but players won’t be left in the dark for missing out