Pokémon GO developer Niantic is the 10th top mobile publisher of 2016

The top 52 mobile publishers of 2016 have been announced and developer Niantic makes its first-ever appearance by securing the 10th spot, largely through the record-shattering success of Pokémon GO. Niantic is among only three new entrants to the top 10. The full list of the top 52 mobile publishers of 2016 is as follows: … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic is the 10th top mobile publisher of 2016

Pokémon GO first-day downloads compared to Fire Emblem Heroes and Super Mario Run

Pokémon GO made an estimated $10.2 million in its first 24 hours of availability. Nintendo's second mobile game, Fire Emblem Heroes, made about $2.9 million in its first day - while Super Mario Run made $8.4 million. In terms of downloads, the above chart shows that the recently-released Fire Emblem Heroes is on par with … Continue reading Pokémon GO first-day downloads compared to Fire Emblem Heroes and Super Mario Run

Pokémon GO has grossed $1 billion worldwide since launch

Since its debut on July 6, 2016, Pokémon GO has surpassed $1 billion in worldwide gross revenue on the App Store and Google Play. This officially makes it the fastest mobile game in the history of the app stores to reach this milestone. By comparison, Supercell’s Clash Royale, which is itself closing in on $1 … Continue reading Pokémon GO has grossed $1 billion worldwide since launch

Pokemon GO outpaces Clash Royale in becoming the fastest game to reach the top spot on the mobile revenue charts

Pokemon GO has officially become the fastest game ever to reach the number-one spot on the mobile revenue charts, outpacing the previous record holder - Supercell’s Clash Royale, which reached the top spot after two days on iOS and seven days on Android. Meanwhile, Pokemon GO reached that position in under a day on iOS … Continue reading Pokemon GO outpaces Clash Royale in becoming the fastest game to reach the top spot on the mobile revenue charts