Pokemon GO Plus officially launches next week

The highly-anticipated release of Pokemon GO Plus is just around the corner. Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have announced that the Pokemon GO companion device is set to launch next Friday, September 16. It will be available in "most countries" from the get-go and later this year in select South American territories. Pokemon GO Plus … Continue reading Pokemon GO Plus officially launches next week

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department helps park visitors track Pokemon in Pokemon GO

The popularity of Pokemon GO is being utilized in a creative way by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). A digital guide with Pokemon GO tips has been created by Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine to introduce players to nature while they're searching for Pokemon in the game. “Pokémon GO is a cultural phenomenon, … Continue reading Texas Parks and Wildlife Department helps park visitors track Pokemon in Pokemon GO

Pokemon GO cosplay: Pikachu, Squirtle, three Trainers and… a PokéStop

Cosplayer: 1ho1118

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:

Video: Five things you need to know about hatching Eggs in Pokemon GO

While playing Pokemon GO, you may come across Pokemon Eggs that can be hatched by walking a certain distance. Watch the video below to find out how Eggs work in the game and some of the best methods to hatch them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiK19FCp0ww

Some PokeStops will be turned into Pokemon Centers in Pokemon GO

PokéStops will eventually serve as another purpose in Pokemon GO. According to Niantic CEO John Hanke, select PokéStops will be turned into Pokemon Centers, where players can revive their fainted Pokemon or heal those with damage. It has yet to be announced when this feature will be implemented, but stay tuned for any updates. PokéStops are located … Continue reading Some PokeStops will be turned into Pokemon Centers in Pokemon GO

GameStop stores with PokeStops see a 100-percent increase in sales

It looks like GameStop has benefited greatly from the success of Pokemon GO. Stores that also serve as PokeStops have experienced a 100-percent increase in sales, according to GameStop CEO J. Paul Raines. "We surveyed our stores and we had 462 stores just this past weekend that are Pokemon stops or Poké Gyms, so we … Continue reading GameStop stores with PokeStops see a 100-percent increase in sales

Craigslist drivers offering rides to Pokemon GO players

A number of ads have been appearing on Craigslist lately to offer rides to Pokemon GO players. One such ad, spotted by Polygon, is charging by the hour to take players to popular PokéStops and Gyms. Pokemon GO users have also been using ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft to drive around and try … Continue reading Craigslist drivers offering rides to Pokemon GO players