New Legendary Raids help Pokémon GO make about $6 million a day

The recent launch of Legendaries made Pokémon GO shoot up to the top of the “Highest Grossing” charts in app stores across the globe, but according to new data from Sensor Tower, Niantic’s immensely-popular mobile game just had its most profitable day since launch. The release of Legendaries has been immensely profitable for the game, … Continue reading New Legendary Raids help Pokémon GO make about $6 million a day

Last chance to find and catch the Legendary Articuno in Pokémon GO

Time is running out for Pokémon GO players to find and catch the Legendary Pokémon Articuno. The Legendary Pokémon is officially available in the game until tomorrow, July 31, so be sure to try to catch one while you still can.  The official battle periods for all three Legendary birds are as follows: Articuno (Team … Continue reading Last chance to find and catch the Legendary Articuno in Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO players disguise Pidgey and its evolutions as Legendary bird Pokémon

Pidgey, Pidgeotto and Pidgeot may be birds, but they're not exactly Legendary. However, this little known fact hasn't stopped a number of Pokémon GO players from disguising the trio as the Legendary bird Pokémon Moltres, Articuno and Zapdos - all three of which are extremely rare and can only be caught for a limited time. … Continue reading Pokémon GO players disguise Pidgey and its evolutions as Legendary bird Pokémon

Updated GymHuntr site now helps Pokémon GO players find Legendaries

GymHuntr, a community-run Pokémon GO mapping site, could make it easier to guarantee you get your legendary Pokémon before time runs out. The service, which keeps track of Pokémon GO Gyms, was recently updated to show real-time info about local Raid Battles. That means the site lists out every Pokémon occupying a Gym — including … Continue reading Updated GymHuntr site now helps Pokémon GO players find Legendaries

Pokémon GO revenues soar on iOS thanks to first Legendaries Lugia and Articuno

Pokémon GO has had its highest revenue in a single day since its viral launch in July 2016, according to market analyst Sensor Tower, and it’s all thanks to Legendary Pokémon. Players spent around $5.8 million on July 23 on iOS, when developer Niantic debuted Articuno and Lugia, the two very first Legendaries available to … Continue reading Pokémon GO revenues soar on iOS thanks to first Legendaries Lugia and Articuno

Pokémon GO battle periods revealed for Legendaries Articuno, Moltres and Zapdos

Based on the efforts at the first-ever Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago, Illinois, Lugia and Articuno were unlocked. In the weeks ahead, they will be joined by Moltres and Zapdos. The official battle periods for all three Legendaries are as follows: Articuno (Team Mystic) released on Saturday, July 22 and available through Monday, July 31. … Continue reading Pokémon GO battle periods revealed for Legendaries Articuno, Moltres and Zapdos

Verizon blames Niantic for problems at the first-ever Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago

Verizon says it's not to blame for the widespread issues that occurred at the first-ever Pokémon GO Fest last week. The wireless carrier's engineers worked with Pokémon GO developer Niantic before the worldwide event opened in Chicago on Saturday. It boosted its capacity for the event and had representatives in place to make sure its network … Continue reading Verizon blames Niantic for problems at the first-ever Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago

New Pokémon GO glitch completely distorts Lugia

The very first Pokémon GO Legendary, Lugia, isn't appearing as it should for a number Pokémon GO players. A newly-discovered glitch completely distorts the image of Lugia, by stretching certain parts of its body, including its mouth, wings, legs and feet. This glitch has yet to be addressed by Pokémon GO developer Niantic, but stay … Continue reading New Pokémon GO glitch completely distorts Lugia