Apple’s Siri is an avid player of Pokemon GO

Siri appears to be one of the millions of Pokemon GO players out there. If you ask Apple's intelligent personal assistant "Do you like Pokemon GO?," it will respond with a Pokemon-related answer, including nods to the anime and rare Pokemon. Read on below for a list of some things Siri says when you inquire … Continue reading Apple’s Siri is an avid player of Pokemon GO

Pokemon GO update allows you to bring six Pokemon to Gym battles

Pokemon GO will eventually allow players to bring a total of six Pokemon into Gym battles instead of one. This tweak will be implemented as part of an upcoming update, which may also temporarily adjust the CP of the Pokemon you're training against to generally match your Pokemon's battle capabilities. "No matter what your level, … Continue reading Pokemon GO update allows you to bring six Pokemon to Gym battles

Pokemon GO adding new feature that helps you catch rare Pokemon

Niantic has announced a new feature for Pokemon GO that will help players catch rare Pokemon. The upcoming feature grants a catch bonus when you earn medals based on catching certain types of Pokemon. These new bonuses will give you a better chance of capturing Pokemon with a related type. For example, your bonuses to … Continue reading Pokemon GO adding new feature that helps you catch rare Pokemon

Pokemon GO is now available in 31 new countries

Pokemon GO has expanded to 31 new countries. Niantic's popular mobile game is now officially available in Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Rwanda, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Chad, Gabon, Sao Tome and Principe, Egypt, Morocco, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, Niger, Sierra Leone … Continue reading Pokemon GO is now available in 31 new countries

Pokemon GO officially expands to six new countries

Pokemon fans in six new countries can now officially enjoy Pokemon GO. Niantic's popular mobile game has expanded to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Mongolia. It can be downloaded for free via the App Store and Google Play for iOS And Android devices, respectively. Pokemon GO was also recently released in Albania, Bosnia and … Continue reading Pokemon GO officially expands to six new countries

Niantic gets taken to court over Pokemon GO players on beaches

Authorities in the Netherlands have decided to take Niantic to court after hordes of Pokemon GO players flocked to the beaches of Kijkduin. They are reportedly worried that the high volume of players can potentially damage the protected dunes surrounding the area. "[We] want to ban these small virtual animals in protected areas and in … Continue reading Niantic gets taken to court over Pokemon GO players on beaches

Video: Did You Know Gaming? explores several aspects of Pokemon GO

One of the latest Pokemon-themed entries in the Did You Know Gaming? series is all about Pokemon GO. Check out the video below for a look at some facts, secrets and history of Niantic's popular mobile game:

Niantic did not expect Pokemon GO to become an instant global phenomenon

Although Niantic anticipated that millions of people would eventually play Pokemon GO, the developer did not expect it to become an instant global hit. "When we released Pokémon GO on iOS and Android devices on July 5, we were anticipating that millions of people around the globe would play our new game," Niantic CTO Phil … Continue reading Niantic did not expect Pokemon GO to become an instant global phenomenon