Pokemon GO is the second top grossing app on iOS six months after launch

With the recently-added holiday items in Pokemon GO, the popular mobile game has climbed up the charts on the App Store. It is currently the second top grossing app on iOS devices, with only Clash Royale ahead of it at number one. That's pretty darn good for a game that launched nearly half a year … Continue reading Pokemon GO is the second top grossing app on iOS six months after launch

Pokemon GO referenced in Doctor Who Christmas special 2016

Doctor Who's 2016 Christmas special recently aired and included an obvious yet subtle reference to Pokemon GO. In a specific scene, the Doctor says he "flooded downstairs with Pokemon" to clear out floors of Harmony Shoal's Tokyo branch building. You can see it unfold in the clip below. If you want to watch the episode in … Continue reading Pokemon GO referenced in Doctor Who Christmas special 2016

Pokemon GO was the third most discussed topic on Facebook in 2016

It's not 2017 yet, but Facebook has already released its official list of the 10 most "talked about" topics on the social network in 2016. One of the most popular mobile games of the year, Pokemon GO, was the third most discussed topic - following the U.S. Presidential Election and Brazilian Politics. The full top … Continue reading Pokemon GO was the third most discussed topic on Facebook in 2016

Pokemon GO holiday pack contents revealed for Special, Great and Ultra Boxes

Limited-time holiday packs are currently being offered in the official Pokemon GO in-game shop. Until the afternoon of December 30, you can buy Special, Great and Ultra Boxes for 250, 550 and 1,500 PokéCoins, respectively. A list of what you'll find in each box is as follows: Special Box: 10x Great Ball, 2x Egg Incubator … Continue reading Pokemon GO holiday pack contents revealed for Special, Great and Ultra Boxes

Limited-time holiday packs are now available in Pokemon GO

Limited-time holiday packs are now available in the official Pokemon GO in-game shop. Until January 3, players can use PokéCoins to purchase several festive items such as the Special Box, Great Box, Ultra Box, Bronze Box, Silver Box and Gold Box. Pokemon GO's first year-end event recently went live, providing users with more incentive to play … Continue reading Limited-time holiday packs are now available in Pokemon GO

Pokemon GO’s very first year-end event is now live, runs until January 3

The very first year-end event for Pokemon GO is now live, giving you more incentive to play during the 2016 holiday season. Until the afternoon of Tuesday, January 3, PokéStops are awarding one single-use Incubator each day after your first Photo Disc spin. As you visit PokéStops during this time period, there will be a greater chance … Continue reading Pokemon GO’s very first year-end event is now live, runs until January 3

Report suggests that Pokemon GO may use virtual trains and buses to trade Pokemon

It has been discovered that Pokemon GO developer Niantic filed a patent for a "System and method for transporting virtual objects in a parallel reality game." It also mentions that transporting virtual objects through the virtual world can be linked to the location of "real world carriers," such as buses, trains, airplanes and ferries. This … Continue reading Report suggests that Pokemon GO may use virtual trains and buses to trade Pokemon

Pokemon GO nominated for IGN’s “Best Mobile Game of 2016”

Pokemon GO has received another nomination for the "Best Mobile Game of 2016." This one comes from IGN, which is pitting the game against other mobile hits - such as The Banner Saga 2, Clash Royale, Deus Ex Go, Mini Metro, Really Bad Chess, Reigns, Severed, SteamWorld Heist and the recent Super Mario Run. To … Continue reading Pokemon GO nominated for IGN’s “Best Mobile Game of 2016”