Pokémon GO gets new encounter gameplay, new Berries, new avatars and an expanded wardrobe

In addition to adding more than 80 new Pokémon in Pokémon GO, game developer Niantic is also implementing several new features to enhance the overall Pokémon GO experience. New Encounter Gameplay: When you encounter Pokémon in the wild, don’t be surprised if they react in new ways as you’re trying to catch them. You’ll also … Continue reading Pokémon GO gets new encounter gameplay, new Berries, new avatars and an expanded wardrobe

Pokémon GO expands with over 80 new Johto Pokémon, including Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile

Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile and many more Pokémon are coming soon to Pokémon GO. Starting later this week, players will have the opportunity to catch more than 80 Pokémon originally discovered in the Johto region in the Pokémon Gold and Silver video games. Check out the new trailer below to spot several other confirmed Pokémon additions, … Continue reading Pokémon GO expands with over 80 new Johto Pokémon, including Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile

Pokémon GO helps the elderly “discover the fun of smartphone games”

Pokémon GO is a game that can be enjoyed by players of all ages. According to The Pokémon Company, the immensely popular mobile title is even attracting the elderly toward smartphone games. "The smartphone is basically a device for people who are 13 and older," company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara said in a recent interview. "Even … Continue reading Pokémon GO helps the elderly “discover the fun of smartphone games”

Pokémon GO now requires permit to use Milwaukee county parks in the game

Pokémon GO developer Niantic now requires a permit to use Milwaukee county parks in its immensely-popular mobile title. This new rule is essentially saying that the game can't use the city's park. To get the ordinance overturned, Niantic or another interested party would have to file a lawsuit, which hasn't happened as yet. “[Cities and … Continue reading Pokémon GO now requires permit to use Milwaukee county parks in the game

New Pokémon GO features will launch soon in an “abbreviated form”

Pokémon GO developer Niantic has confirmed that it is currently working on some new in-game features that are scheduled to be launched soon in an "abbreviated form." In a recent interview, company CEO John Hanke explained how his team wants to hold official events for the game on a global scale. "I'd never seen spontaneous, … Continue reading New Pokémon GO features will launch soon in an “abbreviated form”

Ito En becomes an official Pokémon GO sponsor in Japan

Ito En has become the latest sponsor of Pokémon GO in Japan. The company operates 1,800 vending machines - the plan is for all of them to become PokéStops and Gyms as part of this partnership between Ito En and Niantic. Pokémon GO’s first Valentine’s Day event is currently underway, allowing players to earn more … Continue reading Ito En becomes an official Pokémon GO sponsor in Japan

Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda shows off The Pokémon Company’s poppin’ PokéStop in Pokémon GO

Junichi Masuda recently made a trip to The Pokémon Company's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. The Game Freak producer opened his Pokémon GO app and shared the above screenshot to showcase how lively The Pokémon Company PokéStop was at the time of his visit. A Lure Module was active and attracted several Pokémon, including Porygon, Jigglypuff, … Continue reading Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda shows off The Pokémon Company’s poppin’ PokéStop in Pokémon GO

Here are all the pink Pokémon you can catch during Pokémon GO’s first Valentine’s Day event

Pokémon GO’s first Valentine’s Day event went live earlier this week, allowing you to earn more Candy, encounter increased pink-colored Pokémon and share long-lasting Lure Modules. Read on below for a list of all the pink Pokémon you can catch during this event, which runs through February 15. Confirmed: Chansey Clefable Porygon Cleffa (hatch only) … Continue reading Here are all the pink Pokémon you can catch during Pokémon GO’s first Valentine’s Day event