Professor Willow’s Research Challenge now underway in Pokémon GO for the Asia-Pacific region until July 15 at 23:59 JST

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Pokémon GO Fest 2018 on July 14 and 15 is the second major event in Professor Willow’s Research Challenge, which is now underway in the Asia-Pacific region until July 15 at 23:59 JST. Trainers without a ticket to the event won’t be able to see any Pokémon or PokéStops in Lincoln Park, but Trapinch, Feebas and other Pokémon … Continue reading Professor Willow’s Research Challenge now underway in Pokémon GO for the Asia-Pacific region until July 15 at 23:59 JST

Zapdos Day and Shiny Zapdos Day will take place in Pokémon GO on July 21 for three hours, featuring the Fast Attack Thundershock

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Round two of Professor Willow’s Global Challenge is set to take place on July 14 through July 15, when each area of the world will be tasked with meeting the challenge requirements during Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago, Illinois. When each area achieves its respective goals, Candy-related bonuses will unlock starting on July 16, including … Continue reading Zapdos Day and Shiny Zapdos Day will take place in Pokémon GO on July 21 for three hours, featuring the Fast Attack Thundershock

Niantic details round two of Professor Willow’s Global Challenge for Pokémon GO Fest on July 14 and July 15 in Chicago, Illinois

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Niantic has detailed round two of Professor Willow’s Global Challenge for the Pokémon GO Fest on July 14 and July 15 in Chicago, Illinois. The official announcement from the development team is as follows: Trainers, Are you ready for round two of Professor Willow’s Global Challenge? Starting July 14 through July 15, each area of … Continue reading Niantic details round two of Professor Willow’s Global Challenge for Pokémon GO Fest on July 14 and July 15 in Chicago, Illinois

Niantic announces new date for Squirtle Pokémon GO Community Day and Articuno Day in Japan – Saturday, August 4

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The Squirtle-themed Pokémon GO Community Day, which was postponed in Japan due to extreme weather conditions, is now set to take place in the region on Saturday, August 4, 2018. Articuno Day, which was also postponed for the same reason, will also be held on the same day. Articuno Day will run from 12:00 to … Continue reading Niantic announces new date for Squirtle Pokémon GO Community Day and Articuno Day in Japan – Saturday, August 4

Pokémon GO developer Niantic and cell providers confirm they’re ready for Pokémon GO Fest this weekend in Chicago, Illinois

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Pokémon GO developer Niantic has affirmed that it's prepared for this year's Pokémon GO Fest, which is set to take place on July 14 and 15 in Chicago, Illinois. “The event will feature a much larger footprint and be more geographically distributed compared to last year,” Niantic Inc. spokesman Yafine Lee told the Chicago Sun-Times. … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic and cell providers confirm they’re ready for Pokémon GO Fest this weekend in Chicago, Illinois

Official Pokémon GO artwork for Articuno and Shiny Articuno Day, coming soon to Japan

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The first round of Professor Willow’s Global Challenge took place on June 30 and July 1 during the Pokémon GO Safari Zone event in Dortmund, Germany. Since all of the requirements of the challenge were met, players unlocked XP bonuses for catching Pokémon, hatching Eggs and participating in Raid Battles. Trainers also unlocked a bonus that made Lucky Eggs … Continue reading Official Pokémon GO artwork for Articuno and Shiny Articuno Day, coming soon to Japan

Niantic employees played Pokémon GO with local player group DTC during Squirtle Community Day in Chicago, Illinois

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Niantic employees spent the entire Squirtle Community Day playing alongside DTC, a local Chicago-based Pokémon GO group. The developer also had a chance to measure and test in-game mechanics and network latency to make sure this weekend's Pokémon GO Fest runs smoothly. This is the first time Niantic has used a “boots-on-the-ground” strategy and reached … Continue reading Niantic employees played Pokémon GO with local player group DTC during Squirtle Community Day in Chicago, Illinois

Squirtle’s Pokémon GO Community Day concludes globally except in Japan

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As part of its extensive Pokémon GO Summer Tour 2018, Niantic has confirmed that the seventh Pokémon GO Community Day has concluded in various territories across the globe. The latest in-game event featured increased spawns of Squirtle, quarter Egg hatch distance, three-hour Lures and the new exclusive move Hydro Cannon for Blastoise. Shiny Squirtle, Shiny Wartortle and Shiny Blastoise have also made … Continue reading Squirtle’s Pokémon GO Community Day concludes globally except in Japan