New Pokémon GO update now live, tweaks the Pokémon collection screen scroll bar

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Pokémon GO has officially been updated to version 0.61.0 for Android and 1.31.0 for iOS devices. Among the notable enhancements is an updated Pokémon collection screen scroll bar. Below are some official release notes and comments from the development team at Niantic: Added Traditional Chinese language support. Updated the Pokémon collection screen scroll bar. Various bug fixes. … Continue reading New Pokémon GO update now live, tweaks the Pokémon collection screen scroll bar

Pokémon GO developer Niantic explains why it favors AR over VR

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John Hanke, the head of the Pokémon GO studio Niantic, recently explained why he favors augmented reality (AR) over virtual reality (VR). In short, he likes how AR could encourage users to go outside whereas VR typically enforces a more secluded experience. "With AR, there's a huge amount of potential to do things that really … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic explains why it favors AR over VR

Pokémon GO is getting “all new cooperative social gameplay experiences”

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Niantic recently revealed that more than 65 million people play Pokémon GO every month. Alongside this announcement, the developer teased that players can look forward to "all new cooperative social gameplay experiences" in the game, which will give you "new and exciting reasons to get back into the sunshine." What these features are exactly remain … Continue reading Pokémon GO is getting “all new cooperative social gameplay experiences”

Pokémon GO has more than 65 million monthly users

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Millions of people are still playing Pokémon GO on a regular basis. According to Niantic, the immensely popular mobile game has more than 65 million monthly users. The developer revealed this staggering figure through a new post on its official blog, which you can check out below: It’s been another incredible week for Pokémon GO. … Continue reading Pokémon GO has more than 65 million monthly users

Pokémon GO wins the BAFTA 2017 award for best mobile game

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The winners of the 2017 British Academy Games Awards have been announced. The immensely-popular Pokémon GO was up for three awards and managed to win in the Mobile category. Meanwhile, the critically-acclaimed Pokémon Sun and Moon were also nominated in the same category but wasn't given the award. All of the BAFTA 2017 winners are … Continue reading Pokémon GO wins the BAFTA 2017 award for best mobile game

New Pokémon GO update tweaks the Pokémon collection screen scroll bar

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Pokémon GO is in the process of being updated to version 0.61.0 for Android and 1.31.0 for iOS devices. Among the notable enhancements is an updated Pokémon collection screen scroll bar. Below are some official release notes and comments from the development team at Niantic: Added Traditional Chinese language support. Updated the Pokémon collection screen … Continue reading New Pokémon GO update tweaks the Pokémon collection screen scroll bar

New report finds that four out of five Pokémon GO players have quit

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Millions of people are still playing Pokémon GO on a daily basis, but it's nowhere near the massive number of users near launch in July 2016. According to a new report, Pokémon GO peaked with 28.5 million users in the United States on July 13, 2016 - one week after the game made its debut. … Continue reading New report finds that four out of five Pokémon GO players have quit

Pokémon GO Plus goes back in stock in time for National Walking Day 2017

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It's the first National Walking Day for Pokémon GO, so what better way to celebrate than walk outside with your Pokémon GO Plus? The device is back in stock at the official Pokémon Center website for the original asking price of $34.99. Pokémon GO Plus can be used with any compatible smartphone that has the … Continue reading Pokémon GO Plus goes back in stock in time for National Walking Day 2017