Zapdos and Moltres will soon show up at Pokémon GO Gyms

The Pokémon Company has confirmed that Zapdos and Moltres will soon begin showing up at Gyms in Pokémon GO. The number of Pokémon caught during Pokémon GO Fest by members of Team Mystic, Team Instinct and Team Valor were tallied up, and the team that caught the most Pokémon determined which of the three Pokémon … Continue reading Zapdos and Moltres will soon show up at Pokémon GO Gyms

First Legendary Pokémon have been discovered in Pokémon GO, Lugia and Articuno

On Saturday, the Legendary Pokémon Lugia appeared for the first time in Pokémon GO at Pokémon GO Fest. And now it's your turn to battle and catch the Legendary Pokémon—Lugia has started to appear at Raid Battles everywhere! In other Legendary Pokémon news, Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres are soaring into Pokémon GO, too! The number … Continue reading First Legendary Pokémon have been discovered in Pokémon GO, Lugia and Articuno

Pokémon GO Chicago represented the “best and worst” of a bumpy first year

The first-ever Pokémon GO Fest recently concluded in Chicago, Illinois, following a series of unexpected issues and mishaps. The worldwide event represented some of the best and worst of a bumpy first year, according to IGN editor Andrew Goldfarb. "I’d only been at Pokemon Go Fest for five minutes the first time I heard someone shout that an … Continue reading Pokémon GO Chicago represented the “best and worst” of a bumpy first year

Most Pokémon GO Fest Chicago attendees missed its best moment with Niantic CEO John Hanke

At the far end of the Pokémon GO Fest stage in Chicago’s Grant Park, a small crowd was forming around Niantic CEO John Hanke, who stuck around to sign autographs and meet fans. “I get a lot of energy out of [this],” Hanke told Polygon. “I get a lot of positive energy from people’s stories. … Continue reading Most Pokémon GO Fest Chicago attendees missed its best moment with Niantic CEO John Hanke

Full Lugia and Articuno Raid Battles and successful catches at Pokémon GO Fest Chicago

The first-ever Pokémon GO Fest recently concluded in Chicago, Illinois, following a series of unexpected issues. Toward the end of the event, the first Pokémon GO Legendary was revealed to be Lugia, which was given to all registered attendees. Players who couldn’t make it to the worldwide event can also spot Lugia in Raid Battles within the next 48 … Continue reading Full Lugia and Articuno Raid Battles and successful catches at Pokémon GO Fest Chicago

Pokémon GO Fest Chicago attendee throws bottle at event host Rachel Quirico

The first-ever Pokémon GO Fest recently took place at Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois. For those who couldn’t make it to the event, the entire event was being streamed live on the official YouTube and Twitch channels for Pokémon GO. However, the event was met with various problems from the get-go, such as server issues, on-stage, technical difficulties, booing, loud chants of phrases like … Continue reading Pokémon GO Fest Chicago attendee throws bottle at event host Rachel Quirico

Niantic wants to do another Pokémon GO Fest in 2018

During his speech at the inaugural Pokémon GO Fest yesterday, July 22, Niantic CEO John Hanke addressed the server issues that players were experiencing and made a comment about how there are already plans for another Pokémon GO Fest in 2018. "Enjoy yourselves, enjoy the park today; we're gonna get things rolling with the servers," … Continue reading Niantic wants to do another Pokémon GO Fest in 2018

Heracross spawns and catching Unown at Pokémon GO Fest Chicago

Special Pokémon, Egg and check-in PokéStops that initially appeared during Pokémon GO Fest Chicago have had their range increased to a two-mile radius surrounding Grant Park through tomorrow morning, July 24. These Pokémon and Eggs will only be visible to Pokémon GO Fest attendees who validated the QR code they received when they entered Pokémon … Continue reading Heracross spawns and catching Unown at Pokémon GO Fest Chicago