Pokémon GO developer Niantic is reportedly working with Samsung to create exclusive games

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Samsung is reportedly planning to invest $40 million in Pokémon GO developer Niantic in a deal that will see the two firms collaborate on "exclusive" games. The firms' main focus will apparently be a Harry Potter game that may or may not be Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. The deal is also said to include Ingress, … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic is reportedly working with Samsung to create exclusive games

Video: Pokémon GO developer Niantic shares first trailer for Harry Potter Wizards Unite, game launching in 2019

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Pokémon GO developer Niantic has unveiled the first trailer for Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, which is officially launching sometime in 2019. Needless to say it will be heavily inspired by Pokémon GO, so we shall wait and see how to two stack up against each other. Harry Potter: Wizards Unite | Coming 2019 Why are … Continue reading Video: Pokémon GO developer Niantic shares first trailer for Harry Potter Wizards Unite, game launching in 2019

Niantic CEO John Hanke recaps summer 2018 events featuring Pokémon GO and Ingress

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Niantic CEO John Hanke has put together the following piece to highlight some of the numerous events that took place in the summer featuring Pokémon GO or Ingress, as well as what fans can expect for the remainder of the year and beyond: The Rise of AR, Summer Adventures and Updates for the Fall It’s … Continue reading Niantic CEO John Hanke recaps summer 2018 events featuring Pokémon GO and Ingress

Niantic is planning to use Pokémon GO player data to create 3D augmented reality maps

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Niantic has confirmed to Reuters that it's planning to create 3D augmented reality maps with the help of Pokémon GO players' cameras. This will apply to public spaces so that the AR experience could extend to the entire environment, not just characters. The company didn't say when the mapping would start, or whether it would … Continue reading Niantic is planning to use Pokémon GO player data to create 3D augmented reality maps

Pokémon GO developer Niantic attains $200 million in new funding

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Pokémon GO maker Niantic has managed to raise about $200 million in new financing. The developer's comes just weeks after Niantic announced it will release a new title called Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. in 2018. Funding came in from Spark Capital, Founders Fund, Meritech, Javelin Venture Capital, along with branding agency You & Mr. Jones … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic attains $200 million in new funding