Niantic has teamed up with Wieden+Kennedy to celebrate "amazing Pokémon GO accomplishments" in New York, London and Tokyo. The official statement from the development team at Niantic is as follows: Some of you may have noticed a few billboards pop up in New York, London and Tokyo over the past few days. As we head … Continue reading Niantic teams up with Wieden+Kennedy to celebrate “amazing Pokémon GO accomplishments” in New York, London and Tokyo
New Pokémon GO ads appear in London, promote Poké Ball throwing and catching Goldeen
New Pokémon GO adverts have begun appearing in London to promote the immensely-popular mobile game. In addition to letting passersby know how they can download the mobile game, the ads promote Poké Ball throwing and catching Goldeen. Some fans are speculating that the ads are alluding to a London-based event, but developer Niantic has yet … Continue reading New Pokémon GO ads appear in London, promote Poké Ball throwing and catching Goldeen
Poké Ball Serving Bowl Set and Cupcake Pan on sale for $14 each at ThinkGeek
The Poké Ball Serving Bowl Set and Cupcake Pan are currently on sale for $13.99 each via the ThinkGeek website. This is 30 percent in savings, as each one regularly costs $19.99. The official product descriptions for both of them are as follows: Poké Ball Serving Bowl Set Poké Balls were meant for holding things. … Continue reading Poké Ball Serving Bowl Set and Cupcake Pan on sale for $14 each at ThinkGeek
Video: This guy went all out with his playable Pokemon GO Halloween costume
YouTube user mattcyborgelt truly went all out with his Pokemon GO-inspired Halloween costume. It is actually playable, complete with a PokéStop that dispenses Poké Balls and a catchable Pikachu. Check out this awesome costume in action in the video below. For more Halloween fun, be sure to check out the 13 Pokemon sidekicks everybody needs … Continue reading Video: This guy went all out with his playable Pokemon GO Halloween costume
Official Pokemon-themed doughnuts appear at Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme has added official Pokemon-themed doughnuts to its menu in South Korea. Pokemon fans and doughnut enthusiasts can visit select stores to buy sweets inspired by Pikachu, Squirtle and Poké Balls. A "Pokemon Dozen" can also be ordered for 15,000 won, which equates to about $16.30, according to Kotaku.
Pokemon GO inspires lighting of Bridge Street substation in Danville
The Bridge Street substation in Danville, Virginia, will soon display Pokemon GO-inspired colors. Through October 23, the substation's lattice structure will resemble a Poké Ball with red and white lighting. It will also have an occasional burst of yellow at night. “We are changing the Bridge Street substation lights to colors that would enhance the … Continue reading Pokemon GO inspires lighting of Bridge Street substation in Danville
Video: Pikachu hunt down Trainers as part of a Pokemon GO-inspired prank
Several Pokemon fans have come together dressed as Pikachu to hunt down Pokemon Trainers using giant Poké Balls, as part of a Pokemon GO-inspired prank. Check it out in the video below:
Encountering a Shiny Tropius in the wild for the first time
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