Video: NBC Nightly News explains how Pokemon GO is “taking over the world”

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Pokemon GO outpaces Clash Royale in becoming the fastest game to reach the top spot on the mobile revenue charts

Pokemon GO has officially become the fastest game ever to reach the number-one spot on the mobile revenue charts, outpacing the previous record holder - Supercell’s Clash Royale, which reached the top spot after two days on iOS and seven days on Android. Meanwhile, Pokemon GO reached that position in under a day on iOS … Continue reading Pokemon GO outpaces Clash Royale in becoming the fastest game to reach the top spot on the mobile revenue charts

Pokemon GO is on the front page of The Wall Street Journal

Pokemon GO has been grabbing tons of headlines since its debut last week. The recently-released mobile game even appears on the front page of today's issue of The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), in an article entitled "Pokémon Provides Nintendo A New Jolt." The piece talks about how Pokemon GO significantly boosted Nintendo's shares. You can view … Continue reading Pokemon GO is on the front page of The Wall Street Journal

Pokemon GO’s very first update is now live, fixes several issues

Pokemon GO hasn't been out for even a week, but its very first update is now live. Weighing in at 153 MB, version 1.0.1 fixes several reported issues and focuses on providing a more stable experience by implementing the following improvements: Trainers do not to have to enter their username and password repeatedly after a force log … Continue reading Pokemon GO’s very first update is now live, fixes several issues

How to get Pikachu as your starter in Pokemon GO

There's actually a way to select Pikachu as your starter in Pokemon GO. If you don't want to start with Squirtle, Charmander or Bulbasaur, you can opt for the Pokemon mascot in reminiscent of Pokemon Yellow. To have Pikachu in Pokemon GO from the get-go, reject going with Squirtle, Charmander and Bulbasaur by physically walking … Continue reading How to get Pikachu as your starter in Pokemon GO

Pokemon GO development team still working to fix server issues

If you're still encountering sign-up difficulties or other problems in Pokemon GO, you can rest assured that the development team is still on the case. Niantic has been working to fix the known server issues, which aren't as prevalent now and haven't been affecting all players. You can expect Pokemon GO to launch in more … Continue reading Pokemon GO development team still working to fix server issues

Pokemon GO launch boosts Nintendo shares to the highest in two months

Shares in Nintendo have jumped 10 percent to the company's highest level in over two months. This boost is attributed to the recent launch of Pokemon GO, according to Reuters. "The company has huge intangible assets like characters but it hasn't been trying to use them seriously," said a fund manager at a UK asset … Continue reading Pokemon GO launch boosts Nintendo shares to the highest in two months

Pokemon GO is currently generating more revenue than any other iPhone app in the US

Pokemon GO hasn't been out for even a week, but it has already managed to break records. The augmented-reality mobile game is currently generating more revenue than any other iPhone app in the U.S., according to data industry-tracking intelligence firm Sensor Tower (via GamesBeat). In addition, the game has been at the top of the … Continue reading Pokemon GO is currently generating more revenue than any other iPhone app in the US