Pokémon GO was honored with the prize for Best Mobile/Handheld Game at the 2017 Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA) during the 2017 Game Developers Conference (GDC) at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. “This year’s amazing slate of winners is a testament to the diversity of experiences in games. Pokemon Go took gaming outdoors using … Continue reading Pokémon GO earns award for Best Mobile/Handheld Game at the 2017 Game Developers Choice Awards
Pokémon GO garnered more revenue than any other mobile game in 2016
New data suggests that Pokémon GO was the most popular mobile game of 2016 by a wide margin. Niantic’s latest mobile title drove 86 percent more money than any other game last year, capturing 11 percent of all mobile game sales. Candy Crush Saga was the second most popular mobile game based on revenue in … Continue reading Pokémon GO garnered more revenue than any other mobile game in 2016
10 new things you need to know about Pokémon GO gen 2
An additional 80 Pokémon recently began appearing in Pokémon GO. These include Pokémon originally discovered in the Johto region from the Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver video games, such as Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile. In addition to Pokémon that appear in the game for the first time, the latest update introduces new gameplay mechanics for … Continue reading 10 new things you need to know about Pokémon GO gen 2
Here’s the new customization trailer for Pokémon GO
With the latest Johto-themed update for Pokémon GO game update, players can customize their avatar’s appearance with a new selection of hats, shirts, pants and other items. Additional items are also available for purchase from the in-game Pokémon GO shop. To commemorate this new feature, developer Niantic has unveiled a new trailer. You can check … Continue reading Here’s the new customization trailer for Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO is getting at least three major updates this year
At least three big updates are coming to Pokémon GO this year. Speaking during a recent keynote in Barcelona at Mobile World Congress, Niantic CEO John Hanke teased that his team has a trio of "major releases" planned to hit the popular mobile game in 2017 - presumably in addition to the Johto-themed update earlier … Continue reading Pokémon GO is getting at least three major updates this year
New Pokémon GO update now live, implements performance improvements on iOS and Android
Pokémon GO is now officially being updated to version 0.57.3 for Android and 1.27.3 for iOS. According to Niantic, the new patch’s main purpose is to implement performance improvements across all devices. The developer recently announced that Pokémon GO has been downloaded more than 650 million times, and players have collectively walked approximately 8.7 billion kilometers.
Pokémon GO reaches 650 million downloads worldwide
Pokémon GO has officially been downloaded more than 650 million times across the globe. Niantic announced this impressive figure during Google Developer Day at the 2017 Game Developers Conference, during which the developer also revealed that players have collectively walked approximately 8.7 billion kilometers (5.4 billion miles). Speaking at the event, Niantic chief technology officer … Continue reading Pokémon GO reaches 650 million downloads worldwide
Pokémon GO Plus goes back in stock on March 4 at Amazon
If you haven't been able to get Pokémon GO Plus yet, the device will be back in stock for its original asking price of $34.99 via Amazon. Plus, you can visit the online retailer's website to order it now. Pokémon GO Plus can be used with any compatible smartphone that has the Pokémon GO app installed. … Continue reading Pokémon GO Plus goes back in stock on March 4 at Amazon
