The Pokémon GO Frappuccino is currently being sold at select Starbucks stores across the U.S. It is a custom blended beverage that consists of a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino and raspberry syrup blended with freeze-dried whole blackberries and topped with whipped cream. If you're wondering how it tastes, check out the video below for some first-hand … Continue reading Pokémon GO Frappuccino taste test
The Pokemon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara mentions four main reasons for the success of Pokemon GO
There are four main reasons for the international success of Pokemon GO, according to The Pokemon Company president and CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara, who also served as producer of the popular mobile game. "The Pokemon boom of 18 years ago paved the way," Ishihara said in a recent interview. "It took two years for Pokemon to … Continue reading The Pokemon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara mentions four main reasons for the success of Pokemon GO
20 Japanese developers vote for Pokemon GO as their game of 2016
Japanese publication 4Gamer has released its year-end mass interview, which asks about 140 developers which games impressed them the most in 2016. Out of all those polled, 20 developers voted for Pokemon GO as their favorite game of the year. It only trails behind Persona 5 by one vote. Pokemon Sun and Moon are also … Continue reading 20 Japanese developers vote for Pokemon GO as their game of 2016
Pokemon GO load screen updated with Johto Pokemon for the New Year
Pokemon GO's load screen has been updated yet again for the imminent New Year. This time, it features a male Trainer and five Pokemon that originally appeared in the Johto region - Elekid, Cleffa, Pichu, Igglybuff and Togepi. All of the on-screen characters are gazing at the night sky, where an onslaught of fireworks were … Continue reading Pokemon GO load screen updated with Johto Pokemon for the New Year
Pokemon GO inspires some of the most popular dog names of 2016
The most popular dog names of 2016 have been revealed and include a handful that were influenced by the massive popularity of Pokemon GO. About 53 percent of dog owners, including 75 percent of millennials, have named their dog after a movie, or TV character, book character, video game character or celebrity. The three top … Continue reading Pokemon GO inspires some of the most popular dog names of 2016
The second half of Pokemon GO’s first year-end event is now live
The second half of Pokemon GO's first year-end event is now live. Through the afternoon of January 8, the first partner Pokémon and their Evolutions, originally discovered in the Kanto region, are more likely to be encountered. This means a greater chance to catch Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Squirtle, Wartortle and Blastoise. As a … Continue reading The second half of Pokemon GO’s first year-end event is now live
Pokemon GO Plus vs. Pokemon GO on Apple Watch
Pokemon GO Plus and the Apple Watch are meant to enhance the gameplay experience in Pokemon GO. Both devices enable players to enjoy Niantic's popular mobile title while they're on the move and not looking at their smartphone, allowing you to conveniently perform certain in-game actions like catching Pokemon and interacting with PokéStops. But which … Continue reading Pokemon GO Plus vs. Pokemon GO on Apple Watch
Multiple Japanese developers select Pokemon GO as their favorite title of 2016
A number of video game developers have deemed Pokemon GO as their favorite title of 2016. It was favored over all other games released throughout the year by Atlus first production director Kazuyuki Yamai, Inti Creates representative director and producer Takuya Aizu, Square Enix producer Masanori Ichikawa, Sony Interactive Entertainment producer Masaaki Yamagiwa, Bandai Namco … Continue reading Multiple Japanese developers select Pokemon GO as their favorite title of 2016