A select number of Pokémon GO players have begun receiving Exclusive Raid Passes to catch ultra-rare Pokémon, such as Mewtwo. There’s currently no word on when they will be rolle join a special Raid Battle. You can use this particular pass only at a specifiedd out to all players, but stay tuned for any updates. An Exclusive Raid … Continue reading Pokémon GO screenshot of denial of entry to Exclusive Mewtwo Raid
Pokémon GO earns award for Best Mobile/Handheld Game at the 2017 Game Developers Choice Awards
Pokémon GO was honored with the prize for Best Mobile/Handheld Game at the 2017 Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA) during the 2017 Game Developers Conference (GDC) at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. “This year’s amazing slate of winners is a testament to the diversity of experiences in games. Pokemon Go took gaming outdoors using … Continue reading Pokémon GO earns award for Best Mobile/Handheld Game at the 2017 Game Developers Choice Awards
Pokemon GO and Pokemon Sun & Moon nominated for the 17th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards
The nominees have been revealed for the 17th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards, the premier accolades for peer recognition celebrating the industry’s top games, studios and developers. Pokemon GO is nominated in several categories, while Pokemon Sun and Moon are nominated for one. The full list of nominations in each category is as follows: BEST … Continue reading Pokemon GO and Pokemon Sun & Moon nominated for the 17th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards
Pokemon GO’s updated tracker expands to Arizona and Washington
Pokemon GO's updated tracking system, which was initially introduced in August, has expanded to certain parts of Arizona, Washington and the remainder of San Francisco. It is still in the beta phase as Niantic continues to test it out and tweak its capabilities. "As you might be aware, we’re currently testing a variation of the … Continue reading Pokemon GO’s updated tracker expands to Arizona and Washington
Pokemon GO developer has no current plans to release the updated tracker for everyone
Niantic has confirmed that it is still testing Pokemon GO's new tracking system, though it currently has no plans to make it available for all players. “Niantic is still testing a new type of tracking that's geo-locked to San Francisco,” a representative told Polygon. “At this moment, there is no estimated timeline to potentially rolling … Continue reading Pokemon GO developer has no current plans to release the updated tracker for everyone
Video: First gameplay footage of Pokemon GO on the Apple Watch
It was recently revealed that Pokemon GO is coming to Apple Watch later this year. The announcement was made earlier this week during Apple's event in San Francisco, where Niantic unveiled early details and showcased a demo on stage. Check out the first gameplay footage of Pokemon GO on Apple's smartwatch below:
Pokemon GO downloads surpass 500 million worldwide
Pokemon GO has officially been downloaded more than 500 million times across the globe since its debut on iOS and Android in July. Niantic CEO John Hanke confirmed the figure at Apple's event today, September 7, in San Francisco, where he also announced that the game will include support for Apple Watch later this year.
Pokemon GO is coming to Apple Watch later this year
Pokemon GO was among the games featured at the Apple event in San Francisco today, September 6. Niantic CEO John Hanke appeared on stage to officially announce that the game is coming to Apple Watch, making it easier to catch Pokemon without having to look on your smartphone. Pokemon GO will be available on Apple Watch … Continue reading Pokemon GO is coming to Apple Watch later this year
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