Pokémon GO fan recreates the Steelix loading screen with hand-painted art

A talented Pokémon GO fan has recreated the Steelix loading screen with hand-painted art, and the end result is pretty impressive. You can check it out in the image above. The Pokémon GO loading screens will soon be available as official wallpaper from Niantic. They are created by Mieke Hutchins, who is on the Niantic design … Continue reading Pokémon GO fan recreates the Steelix loading screen with hand-painted art

Steelix overtakes the new Pokémon GO load screen

Pokémon GO has been updated with its first new load screen of 2017, featuring an overbearing Steelix and a female trainer playing the mobile game on her smartphone. There's also a PokéStop visible in the distance. You can check it out in the screenshot above. Pokémon GO's previous load screen displayed several other Pokémon that … Continue reading Steelix overtakes the new Pokémon GO load screen

Pokémon GO and Pikachu animation now plays before movies in TOHO Cinemas

A special Pokémon animation now plays before movies in TOHO Cinemas across Japan, as part of a partnership between Pokémon GO developer Niantic and TOHO Cinemas. The clip features a PokéStop from Pokémon GO, lots of Poké Balls, Ash Ketchum's iconic cap and of course Pikachu. You can check it out in the video below: … Continue reading Pokémon GO and Pikachu animation now plays before movies in TOHO Cinemas

Pokémon GO screenshots of the new Nanab and Pinap Berries

The latest major update for Pokémon GO introduces two new Berries - the Nanab Berry, which slows a Pokémon’s movements, and the Pinap Berry, which doubles the amount of Candy received if the next catch attempt succeeds. When you visit a PokéStop, you'll now have the opportunity to get new Berries that Pokémon love. Give … Continue reading Pokémon GO screenshots of the new Nanab and Pinap Berries

Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda shows off The Pokémon Company’s poppin’ PokéStop in Pokémon GO

Junichi Masuda recently made a trip to The Pokémon Company's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. The Game Freak producer opened his Pokémon GO app and shared the above screenshot to showcase how lively The Pokémon Company PokéStop was at the time of his visit. A Lure Module was active and attracted several Pokémon, including Porygon, Jigglypuff, … Continue reading Game Freak’s Junichi Masuda shows off The Pokémon Company’s poppin’ PokéStop in Pokémon GO

Pokémon GO booth with an actual PokéStop to be featured at Game Party Japan 2017

A booth featuring Pokémon GO will be showcased at Game Party Japan 2017, with an actual PokéStop on display where visitors can take pictures. There will also be a time-limited in-game PokéStop. There won't, however, be any special or rare Pokémon that will be spawning during the event. The Game Party Japan is an annual … Continue reading Pokémon GO booth with an actual PokéStop to be featured at Game Party Japan 2017

Video: How to level up fast with the Lucky Egg in Pokmeon GO

In Pokemon GO, Lucky Eggs are items that will help you earn twice the Experience Points (XP) for completing in-game events, such as catching a Pokemon or visiting a PokéStop for a brief time. Check out the video below to see how you can level up quickly using one of the special items: