Starbucks becomes the second official partner of Pokemon GO in the US

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Alongside Sprint, Starbucks has become one of the first official partners of Pokemon GO. Starting today, December 8, this new partnership will transform 7,800 company-operated Starbucks stores in the U.S. into PokéStops and Gyms, giving Pokemon GO users more places to play and to engage with their local Pokémon GO communities. In addition, Starbucks is … Continue reading Starbucks becomes the second official partner of Pokemon GO in the US

Sprint becomes the first official partner of Pokemon GO in the US

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As part of a recent press conference, developer Niantic announced a partnership that welcomed Sprint as the first partner of Pokemon GO in the U.S. It will result in more PokéStops and Gyms at over 10,500 Sprint locations across the the country, including Sprint, Boost Mobile and Sprint at Radioshack stores. Niantic CEO John Hanke detailed … Continue reading Sprint becomes the first official partner of Pokemon GO in the US

Pokemon GO amount of Prestige reverted back to original values

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Last month's daily bonuses update for Pokemon GO increased the amount of Prestige a rival Gym lost when you defeated a regular Gym member, while the amount of Prestige gained by training at a friendly Gym was lowered. However, developer Niantic has confirmed that the amount of Prestige gained when training at friendly Gyms has … Continue reading Pokemon GO amount of Prestige reverted back to original values

New Pokemon GO update enables multiple transfers at a time

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Pokemon GO is in the process of being updated to version 1.19.1 on iOS and 0.49.1 on Android devices. Among the notable enhancements included in the upcoming update is the ability to transfer multiple Pokemon at a time to Professor Willow. Below is a list of some official release notes and comments from developer Niantic: … Continue reading New Pokemon GO update enables multiple transfers at a time

Pokemon GO makes a cameo appearance on the 2016 YouTube Rewind video

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Pokemon GO was definitely one of the hottest topics of 2016, and YouTube has acknowledged the mobile app's popularity by featuring it in this year's YouTube Rewind video - titled The Ultimate 2016 Challenge. Several famous YouTubers are shown playing the game toward the beginning of the video, which you can watch below. On a … Continue reading Pokemon GO makes a cameo appearance on the 2016 YouTube Rewind video

More Pokemon will be announced for Pokemon GO on December 12

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Confirming earlier reports, The Pokemon Company has officially announced that more Pokemon are coming to Pokemon GO. That's all they're saying right now - details will be revealed on Monday, December 12, so stay tuned! Fans are expecting at least 100 Pokemon to be added, including those from the Johto region of Pokemon Gold and … Continue reading More Pokemon will be announced for Pokemon GO on December 12

Pokemon GO announcement coming tomorrow from Sprint and Niantic

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Sprint is planning to make a Pokemon GO-related announcement tomorrow morning, December 7. Starting at 8:30 a.m. PT, the company will hold a joint press conference with developer Niantic to discuss some news related to both Pokemon GO and Sprint. Chief executives Marcelo Claure and John Hanke of Sprint and Niantic, respectively, will also be available … Continue reading Pokemon GO announcement coming tomorrow from Sprint and Niantic

Pokemon GO rumored to be getting 100 new Pokemon this week

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It looks like Pokemon GO might be getting a slew of new content later this week. Leaked promotional material by Starbucks is suggesting that 100 new Pokemon from the Johto region will be added to the mobile game on Friday, December 9. The Pokemon Company and Niantic have yet to confirm this report, but stay … Continue reading Pokemon GO rumored to be getting 100 new Pokemon this week