Pokémon GO is in the process of being updated to version 1.23.1 on iOS and 0.53.1 on Android devices. The patch, which will begin rolling out later this week, updates Apple Watch to display Eggs obtained from PokéStops. It also changes distance tracking to better account for GPS drift and includes minor text fixes, according … Continue reading New Pokémon GO patch updates Apple Watch and changes distance tracking
As a followup to the most recent Pokemon GO poll, developer Niantic is asking players what types of in-game events they hope to see throughout the current year. The poll found that 54 percent of voters said the Halloween Celebration was their favorite in-game event of 2016. The second half of the Holiday Season event was the … Continue reading Pokemon GO asks players which in-game events they hope to see in 2017
Out of all four of Pokemon GO's in-game events to date, it looks like the Halloween Celebration is the most popular one. In an official poll conducted by Niantic with over 84,000 participants, 54 percent of voters said the Halloween Celebration was their favorite in-game event of 2016. The second half of the Holiday Season … Continue reading Pokemon GO players select the Halloween Celebration as their favorite in-game event of 2016
Pokemon Sun and Moon, Pokemon GO and Pokken Tournament are among the 56 games that have received D.I.C.E. nominations. They are up for "Handheld Game of the Year," "Mobile Game of the Year" and "Fighting Game of the Year," respectively. Pokemon GO has also been nominated for "Game of the Year" - alongside Battlefield 1, … Continue reading Pokemon Sun and Moon, Pokemon GO and Pokken Tournament receive DICE nominations
On December 8, Niantic announced official collaboration between Starbucks and Pokémon GO. This initially transformed 7,800 Starbucks locations in the U.S. into either PokéStops or Gyms. The developer has since revealed that more than 5,000 additional Starbucks stores across the country have been integrated into the game as either a PokéStop or Gym, giving you … Continue reading Over 5,000 Starbucks locations are now PokéStops or Gyms for Pokemon GO
Chinese officials have announced plans to not license augmented reality games, including Pokemon GO. This means the immensely-popular mobile game won't be released in China "any time soon," even though the country is the worlds biggest smartphone and online gaming market. Developer Niantic has yet to comment on this matter, but stay tuned for any updates. … Continue reading Pokemon GO won’t be released in China “any time soon”
A study has found that Pokemon GO is estimated to have added more than 144 billion steps to physical activity in the U.S. "We studied the effect of Pokémon Go on physical activity through a combination of large-scale wearable sensor data with search engine logs and showed that the game leads to significant increases in … Continue reading Pokemon GO estimated to have added over 144 billion steps to physical activity in the US
Pokemon GO developer Niantic has kicked off a new in-game challenge focused on Buddy Pokemon. "Trainers, a new year means new goals," explains Niantic on the official Pokemon GO blog. "We challenge you to choose a new Buddy Pokémon. As you explore your local community, visit PokéStops, and battle in Gyms, let us know how … Continue reading Buddy Pokemon challenge announced for Pokemon GO
