Pokémon GO News
July2016
News Pokémon GO Cyclists Aren't Thrilled About Being Penalised By Speed Limit
Pokemon Walk
As a key component of Pokémon GO requires travelling to hatch eggs, find Pokémon and get to training gyms, it's natural that players would look for ways to cover ground more efficiently. At present the player has to travel about 2km in order to hatch just one egg. Unfortunately for those wishing to hop on a bicycle in order to cover...
Video Even Homer Simpson Is Playing Pokémon GO
Pokémon Now?
The Simpsons TV show might be well past its prime, but you have to give the writers their props. They aren't shy of jumping on a bandwagon in order to make headlines. D'oh! It worked too! In the clip below entitled "Pokémon Now?", we see Homer visiting the local zoo with his beloved children Bart and Lisa. Unfortunately he's become...
News Server Demand For Pokémon GO Means Japan Won't Get It Until Late July
Some speculate it could even be September
Pokémon GO has slowly but surely finding its way to more countries over the past week, but one region which is still waiting is Japan. Despite briefly getting the game alongside Australia and New Zealand, access was withdrawn when it became clear that the game's servers couldn't cope with the demands of...
News Pokémon GO Has Finally Arrived in Canada
Good news? Eh?
It's time for the Pokémon GO servers to crash again, and not because of a so-called 'DDoS' attack. Niantic has rolled the ridiculously popular app out to Canada at long last, meaning that North American neighbours need no longer argue over who's more awesome based on Pokémon availability. The official Pokémon GO Twitter account...
Feature What We Can Expect From The Future Of Pokémon GO
Keeping the going good
Niantic's Pokémon GO - in which Nintendo has a major stake - has been a lion's roar to the naysayers, for as you're probably well aware the app is breaking records all over the shop. Naturally, we can expect to see this huge spike of interest drop as the novelty may wear off for the more casual fans. However, if you're...
News Pokémon GO Arrives in 26 More European Countries
Fill your boots, Europe
The roll-out of Pokémon GO has been a gradual progress, but it's certainly picking up speed. European gamers have had the chance to get in on the act this week, but until now that was limited to a few countries. It's now been confirmed, however, that 26 more nations in Europe can now download the app legitimately from...
News Pokémon GO Player Retention Described as "Phenomenal" as Revenue Soars
It's doing alright, then
With each passing day since Pokémon GO launched we're getting a clearer picture of the scale of its success. By many metrics it's been almost unprecedented in its early levels of performance, and now some impressions on truly vital statistics bode well for the app's prospects as the initial hype simmers down. A key area is...
Guide How To Hatch Eggs In Pokémon GO Without Taking A Single Step
You spin me round (like a record)
Hatching eggs in Pokémon GO is definitely something you'll want to do on a regular basis. Not only does it give you additional 'mon for your collection, it's the only way to bag some of the rarer beasts. The big problem? You actually have to walk around for the eggs to incubate. The distances involved vary, but as...
Random Sony XDev Europe Pokes Fun At Pokémon GO For Being Late To The AR Party
"Invizimals have been in the real world way before you"
Pokémon GO has blazed a trail since its launch over a week ago, combining a globally recognised franchise with Augmented Reality gameplay to create a media phenomenon which shows no signs of slowing down. However, as is often the case, Pokémon GO isn't the first title to use AR in this way...
Guide Pokémon GO Monster Types And Where To Find Them
Trying to find your favourite? We're here to help
So you've been playing Pokémon GO for a few days and have built up a pretty impressive menagerie of 'mon, but there are still a few firm favourites you've not stumbled across yet. If you're wondering how to nab these elusive beasts, then we're here to help. Pokémon each have an elemental affinity,...
News T-Mobile US Joins the Pokémon GO Craze With Offer of A Year of Unlimited Data for the App
I Tues You!
There's not much left to say regarding Pokémon GO's success - it's a tremendously addictive app that delights both casual players and Pokéfanatics. Unfortunately, an app of this magnitude does come at a cost despite it being a free download. Pokémon GO saps the battery of mobile phone devices, and that's due to having WiFi / data, the...
News Nintendo Share Value Hits Highest Point in Over 5 Years and Breaks Volume Record
Share increase GO!
Earlier in the week we reported on Nintendo's soaring share value, which actually had one day (Wednesday) where it then dipped ever so slightly. The close of the week has seen further increases, however, with Friday trading in Tokyo bringing another near 10% increase to close on 27,780 Yen - the power of Pokémon GO at work. To...
News Pokémon GO Now Available In Italy, Spain and Portugal
Monster mash
Pokémon GO's global rollout continues today with the news that it is now available in Italy, Spain and Portugal. The app launched in Australia, New Zealand and Japan over a week ago, but was withdrawn from the latter following server issues. North American gamers were then gra
News Nintendo's Official UK Store Has More Pokémon GO Plus Stock, But With August Delivery
Good things come to those who wait
Update: They're out of stock once again on the official UK Nintendo Store. Original Article: Pokémon GO has taken off in a big way, but one potential sticking point with the current experience is the tendency to spend a lot of time walking while watching your phone. The Pokémon GO Plus accessory is supposed to...
Guide Advanced Pokémon GO Capture Tips And How To Get Better Pokéballs
All you need to know about bagging those pesky 'mon
If you've already read and digested our handy starter's guide to Pokémon GO then you'll no doubt be ready for some more advanced tips and tricks. We're now going to take an in-depth look into how to actually catch monsters, how to bag the rarer ones and what you have you have to do to get your...
News Pokémon GO is Now Available in the UK
Cor blimey guv'nor
Pokémon GO has become a global hit without a global release, thanks to workarounds, but Niantic is continuing to increase the roll-out in new countries; it seems to be shooting for regular arrivals this week. After landing in Germany recently, it's now confirmed to be available on iOS and Android in the UK. [tweet
News Brooklyn Assemblyman Considering Pokémon GO Legislation
"Who’s sending what, and what is the follow up?"
The benefits and drawbacks of Pokémon GO have been reported on by practically every site on the face of the planet, but Brooklyn-based Democrat Felix Ortiz - who has previously taken a dim view of hoverboards, salt,
News SurveyMonkey Intelligence Says Pokémon GO is Now The Biggest Mobile Game in US History
Passes 20 million daily active users
The statistics keep rolling in for Niantic's Pokémon GO, with analytics companies tracking its performance and drawing up comparisons to highlight how significant the initial launch has been to date. SurveyMonkey Intelligence is the latest to pitch in, with a report summarised by a startling line - it's...
Video Digital Foundry Breaks Down How Pokèmon GO Works
Building on Ingress
The concept of Pokèmon GO is well known by now, as you head out into the real world and your phone displays Pokèmon as if they're actually sitting on the ground in front of you. It's the most successful mainstream release utilising AR (augmented reality) yet, and it's got plenty of people hooked. Those whizzes at Digital...
Talking Point The Viral Reaction to Pokémon GO is a Surprise Gift for Nintendo
And it's not even a Nintendo game, in the typical sense
Pokémon GO was an app that bored quite a few observers during a lengthy E3 Q & A this year, a session most entertaining for Shigeru Miyamoto's "who's your daddy" moment when he unexpectedly announced a release date for the Plus add-on - to the bemusement and surprise of Niantic and...
Guide How to Beat Pokémon GO's Server Problems
We've got some kind of connection
Pokémon GO's massive success is truly a wonderful thing in all ways except one: the servers can't keep up with all you lovely people trying to play it all catch that Raticate at the same time. Since the app's servers are so temperamental we've put together this short video guide on how you can work around some of...
News Sponsored Locations Are Coming To Pokémon GO
Businesses to pay cash for customers attracted by the AR game
Pokémon GO's phenomenal success has already bolstered Nintendo's share price and is sure to generate a considerable sum of cash for developer Niantic, The Pokémon Company and - via its 32 percent ownership of the latter - Nintendo itself, but it would appear that there are other revenue...
News Live-Action Pokémon Movie Talk Gains Momentum Following GO Success
A rather different prospect to the many animated movies
The Pokémon franchise has a lot of movies and animated series, both of which remain major events in Japan and also enjoy a sizeable audience in the West through TV and streaming services. Yet that content has a lot of backstory and lore involved, and it's fair to say that among the tens of...
Weirdness It's Crazy To Think That Pokémon GO Wouldn't Exist Without Google's April Fool's Prank
Who'd have thought it?
It's fair to say that Pokémon GO has become a worldwide smash hit (despite not even being officially launched in some territories yet); when you're outperforming Candy Crush and Clash of Clans you know you're on to a winner. Still, it's amazing to think that this triumphant smartphone app would not even exist if not for...
News Pokémon GO Begins Gradual European Roll-Out With Arrival in Germany
Das ist gut
Although plenty of gamers in Europe and elsewhere have been enjoying Pokémon GO whether it's actually released in their country or not, Niantic hasn't forgotten that it still needs to roll-out the viral hit in a lot of major territories. There have been delays as the developers have battled against extreme demand on the game's servers...
Guide How to Be a Champion in Pokémon GO's Gym Battles
Gotta smash 'em all!
Pokémon GO doesn't have a battle system that's as intricate as its main series counterparts, but that doesn't mean that there's not more than meets the eye in these gym-centric Poké-scuffles. <related tags="Pokemon Go, Guides">Are you finding this guide useful? Let us know with a comment, and don't forget to check out...
News Nintendo Share Value Continues Rapid Ascent Amid Bold Estimates of Pokémon GO Revenues
Investors like viral success stories, unsurprisingly
Earlier this week we reported on the staggering jump in Nintendo share prices following the close of Monday's Tokyo trading, adding billions of dollars to Nintendo's value. That spike of well over 20% seemed like a logical point for momentum to slow down, but it's still climbing at an impressive...
UK tabloid The Daily Mail asks, is this "the world's most dangerous game?"
UK charity NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) has issued a statement regarding Pokémon GO, claiming that the new smartphone app could place children in danger. The warning follows reports that criminals have been using the game's "lure"...
Random Australian Man Sacked For Moaning That Pokémon GO Isn't Available In Singapore
"Error in judgement to negatively label an entire country over Pokémon"
Pokémon GO isn't available all over the world yet - developer Niantic is working on that, so hold tight. If you really, really have to play it then there's always our sneaky workaround, but whatever you do, please remain patient and don't emulate the actions of Australian...
News Pokémon GO Plus Wearable Already Selling For Over $100, Despite Not Being Released Yet
Pre-orders fetching three times original value, or more
The Pokémon GO Plus wearable isn't actually out yet - it was supposed to launch this month but at the time of writing is listed as "unavailable" on the sites of several different online retailers, including the UK Nintendo Store. However, people were able to place pre-orders a while back and...
News Niantic CEO Explains How Mapping Works in Pokémon GO
GO could someday be on AR goggles as well
It's safe to say at this point that Pokémon GO has become quite the cultural phenomenon. While it'll be interesting to see whether it holds the public's long term attention, the absolutely staggering numbers this new app has generated is nothing to be ignored. While the initial release is still a buggy and...
News You Might Not Want To Use Your Google Account With Pokémon GO
Doing so seems to grant full access on iOS [Updated]
Update: Niantic have issued a statement to engadget.com saying: We recently discovered that the Pokémon Go account creation process on iOS erroneously requests full access permission for the user's Google account. However, Pokémon Go only accesses basic Google profile information...
Video This Secret Pikachu in Pokémon GO Completely Passed Us By
Detecting Pikachu
Pokémon GO is still about as fresh as it can be, and yet people are already starting to uncover its inner secrets. A hidden Pikachu that's available right from the very start can be chosen instead of the usual starters if you're not afraid of a little walking. Check out the video below where we show you exactly how to get your...
News Drone-Powered Pokémon GO Is Pocket Monster Hunting Minus The Health Benefits
Sorry to keep "droning" on about this app
The world has been taken over with Pokémon GO fever and new players are busy exploring their localities and having lots of fun adventures outdoors. Of course there was always going to be someone who tried to avoid getting any exercise benefit whatever from playing the app as intended. Tumblr user Perchbird...
Share value soars as downloads bring buzz and in-app purchases
When Pokémon GO launched last week it prompted a climb in Nintendo's share value, which was unsurprising considering its high profile status. Yet as the days have progressed the app has gone viral in many ways, and the stock market in Japan has reacted accordingly. At the close of the...
News Pokémon GO Global Rollout To Resume In The Next Few Days, Trading Element Coming Later
That includes Europe, Japan and other Asian nations
Pokémon GO has been a runaway success for Nintendo, The Pokémon Company and developer Niantic - so much of a success in fact that the global rollout for the app was paused last week so that more resources could be put towards making it stable and improving server performance
News Pokémon Go Fans Share Experiences of the App Improving Their Mental Health
"This is actually making me want to leave my room and interact with people"
As Pokémon GO has begun to roll out across the world, some fans are reporting that the smartphone app has already had a positive effect on their mental health. Of course the key hook to Pokémon Go is going outdoors to catch Pokémon in the real world. According to a...
News Unwanted Side-Effects Of Pokémon GO Include Robbery, Personal Injury And Dangerous Driving
Being the very best isn't easy
Pokémon GO's incredible success has taken developer Niantic by surprise, with the app now challenging the likes of Twitter when it comes to daily active users. Its release has also
News Pokémon GO Now Competing With Twitter In Terms Of Daily Active Users
No wonder the servers are at breaking point
Everyone's talking about Pokémon GO at the moment, and with good reason - the Augmented Reality smartphone title has captured the imagination of fans all over the globe since its launch last week. The fact that the game's servers are struggling to keep up with demand should give you some indi
Feature What Are Your Thoughts, So Far, on Pokémon GO?
Avoiding cars and other problems, we hope
It's fair to say that Pokémon GO has struck a nerve with the public, with the app going viral in terms of downloads, money made from micro-transactions and through social media. Pokémon GO is everywhere - well, except for Europe and some other territories still waiting for the release. It's generated some...
News Pokémon GO Global Rollout Delayed While Niantic Fixes Server Woes
"We thought the game would be popular, but it obviously struck a nerve"
Pokémon GO developer Niantic has paused the international rollout of the game following performance and server issues. The monster-catching AR download went live in Australia, New Zealand, Japan and North America this week, and despite topping the iOS App Store and
News Pokemon GO Isn't Just Leading in Downloads, It's the Top Grossing App at Launch
Leading the way in early data for US, Australia and New Zealand
With its arrival in Japan, Australia / New Zealand and the US this week, Pokémon GO has enjoyed plenty of attention online. It's prompted an uptick in Nintendo's share value and plenty of positive comments, though there are undeniably some issues with servers; we've noted crunch...
News Pokémon GO Success Causes Nintendo Share Price To Surge, But Teething Troubles Frustrate
Taking the rough with the smooth
Pokémon GO is available in certain parts of the world right now, and the game's popularity has triggered a 10 percent leap in the value of Nintendo's shares, according to Reuters: Shares in Nintendo jumped 10 percent to their highest level in more than two months with the stock the most heavily traded by value on...
Guide New To Pokémon GO? Check Out Our Handy Starter's Guide
Catching, training and hatching - it's all here
Pokémon GO is experiencing a staggered release across the globe, and many people are now hunting Pokémon all around their homes and nearby areas. If you want to get off to the best start then we're here to help - we've compiled a handy starter guide for all budding 'mon catchers. Starting Out When...
News Pokémon GO is Now Available in the US
Use Rollout!
Just yesterday, Pokémon GO began rolling out across Australia and Japan, kicking off the official launch of the highly anticipated AR game. Of course, it was a given that the game wouldn't be too far behind in other countries and regions, and the game has now officially been made available in the US on iOS and Android devices. Of...
Weirdness Australian Police Station Becomes a Popular Location for Pokémon GO Fans
"Please be advised that you don't actually have to step inside"
With Pokémon GO now available in Australia, New Zealand and Japan, and elsewhere with a workaround, plenty of eager fans are walking around a bit more than normal to catch 'mon. The idea that some are walking around grassy areas simply to catch grass-types isn't far-fetched - AR gaming...
Video Here's What Pokémon GO Looks Like in the Real World
Go go Poké Rangers
Pokémon GO dropped last night as a total surprise in Oceania and Japan, but thanks to a clever little workaround we've managed to get it straight away despite being about as Australian as a puffy anorak. If you're not able to get your hands on it or you're just curious to see what all the whisperings are about, we loaded a...
Guide Here's How To Get Pokémon GO On iPhone And Android
Super effective!
Pokémon GO has just gone live in Australia and Japan, but for the rest of the world, you can't access the app unless you're willing to jump through a few hoops. [Update: it's now also available in the US] Thankfully, we're here to make that process a little easier. Here's how you can get Pokémon GO on your iOS or Android device...
News Pokémon GO Roll-Out Begins in Japan and Australia
More countries likely to follow very soon
Following its Q & A during E3 and the recent closure of the public beta, we know that Pokémon GO is due to arrive globally this month (July). The roll-out now seems to be underway, with the free-to-play app now available to download in Japan and Australia. It's not yet available elsewhere at the time...
June2016
News US Pokémon Go Field Test Heads for Closure, With Full Release Expected in July
30th June is the end date for the US field test
We learned during E3, courtesy of Shigeru Miyamoto seemingly jumping ahead with an announcement for its Plus add-on, that Pokémon Go should be arriving in July. As a result the field tests are heading to the end of the line as developer Niantic makes, presumably, final preparations for the app's...
News Pokémon GO Plus Pre-Orders Open on Official Nintendo UK Store, Priced at £34.99
Limited to one per customer
During E3 it was confirmed that Pokémon GO would arrive before the Plus add-on, with the latter given a late July release window by Shigeru Miyamoto. The recommended price in the US will be $34.99, and now Nintendo UK has opened pre-orders on its official store. The UK price is the same as in the US, set at £34.99; it...
E3 2016 Pokémon Go Heads For July Release, With the Plus Add-On Costing $34.99 in the US
Adding up the cost
There's little doubt that Pokémon Go is an important release for Nintendo, The Pokémon Company and developer Niantic. Though there's a little ambivalence about it in the Nintendo Life community (at least among those in the E3 live stream chat) it's clearly a big deal to members of the broader public; it was, after all, one of...
News Third Party Developer Releases "Chat for Pokemon Go" App
Let's talk about it
A decent number of smartphone owners in the US have and are currently trying out the beta of Pokémon Go. With the app all set for a Q & A with the Nintendo Treehouse team on day two of E3, there's a growing sense of momentum as it heads closer to its full release. One feature that it doesn't currently have is the ability to...
News Second Wave Of US Pokémon GO Beta Invites Hitting Inboxes As We Speak
Keep an eye on your email
Pokémon GO isn't publically available yet, but a series of beta tests have been taking place all over the globe - and we're getting numerous reports that more beta invites are being sent out to US players right now. If you've already signed up to register your interest then you'll want to keep a firm eye on your email, as...
Pokémon Go Q & A also announced
E3 just got a bit more exciting for Nintendo fans. The Pokémon Company's Japanese Twitter account has announced that Pokémon Sun and Moon will feature in the Nintendo Treehouse broadcast with new content, and there'll be a 'Pokémon Special' broadcast. Finally, there'll also be a Pokémon Go Q & A, which also...
May2016
News New Pokémon Go Screens and Details Are Revealed
Battle Details! Trainer Customisation! PokéCoins...
In March The Pokémon Company unveiled details on Pokémon Go, the upcoming app in development for smart devices, which will use real-world locations and AR (augmented reality) for its gameplay. That same official web page (which we summarised in the link above) has now been updated with more...
News The Pokémon GO Field Test is Now Heading to the US
You can register your interest right now
Pokémon GO has been undergoing plenty of Beta testing this year, with developer Niantic running field tests in Japan and Australia. The global tour of this early version is going to now hit another vital market - it's coming to the US. As Pokémon GO is a game heavily reliant on augmented reality and...
April2016
Video Pokémon GO Footage Leaks Ahead Of Official Release
Big news from down under
Almost nine minutes of footage from the Australian field test of Pokémon GO has appeared online, giving us the best look yet at this forthcoming mobile release. The clip shows the player selecting their avatar and taking to the streets to track down wild Pokémon. As you can see, encounters make use of Augmented Reality to...
News Pokémon GO Beta Field Test Reveals Real Time Gym Battles
"It's crazy. And colorful. And gloriously not like Ingress"
A massive helping of Pokémon GO information has arrived on the web thanks to first-hand reports from players involved in the Beta field test. The most interesting piece of info is that battles occur in real time and are not turn-based like they are in the main
News Pokémon GO Field Testing is Heading to Australia and New Zealand
Catching 'em all Down Under
Pokémon GO is one of the year's highest profile upcoming smart device games, and one that is carrying significant hopes for Nintendo, The Pokémon Company and developer Niantic. Though a release date is yet to be given the app has already had a 'field test' with limited users in Japan, and the in-progress title is now...
March2016
News Pokémon Go Field Test is Underway in Japan, Though Leakers Are Getting Removed
Secret field ops
Pokémon Go is an smartphone game carrying a lot of expectation. Developed by the highly-regarded Niantic and funded by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, the real-world AR experience has been attracting plenty of attention. Details are starting to solidify, too, with an official information dump last week telling us much more...
News More Official Pokémon Go Gameplay Details Emerge
Teams! PokéStops! Evolutions! Battles! Great Balls!
Just recently some stealthy off-screen footage emerged of Pokémon Go, the hotly anticipated AR (augmented reality) smartphone app being developed by Niantic and published by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo. It looked pretty much as expected, with the demonstration showing a stylised Google Maps...
Video Early Pokémon Go Footage Shows Off AR Pocket Monster Catching
Time to look slightly silly in public!
Pokémon Go is coming this year, though The Pokémon Company, Nintendo and developer Niantic have largely stuck with fancy concept CG commercials to date. The realities of the reveal trailer's pitch and the app itself will, naturally, be different, but the core idea of augmented reality (AR) gaming to catch...
News Pokémon Go is All Set for a March 'Field Test' in Japan
The adventure begins, sort of...
Though Pokémon Go recently saw its GDC presentation get cancelled, there's no real suggestion as yet that the project is in trouble; to the contrary developer Niantic is gearing up to send its app into the real world. In a short but sweet blog update the developer has stated that it's planning a field test of the...
News Niantic Cancels Pokémon GO Presentation At Game Developers Conference
No GO?
This year's Game Developers Conference takes place later this month, and Pokémon GO developer Niantic was due to hold a talk on March 14th about its latest game. Studio CEO John Hanke was supposed to give attendees "a first-hand, in-depth look at how players are interacting and exploring the world with one another through Pokemon GO," with...
February2016
News Pokémon Company CEO Reveals Pokémon GO Rollout Details, Teases Another "Big" Project
Japan, Europe and North America first in line
Pokémon Company president and CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara has revealed in an interview with the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper that Pokémon GO will hit Japan, Europe and North America first. According to Ishihara, South America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East will get the game later on. Despite the finer...
News Were It Not For Google's Love Of April Fools' Day, Pokémon Go Might Not Have Happened
"I think that kind of culture is one of Google’s assets"
Nintendo's smartphone drive doesn't just include the titles it is developing with DeNA - the company has already dipped a toe into mobile gaming waters with the Pokémon franchise, and with the forthcoming release of Pokémon Go, could make quite a large splash in the smart device arena. In...
News Pokémon Go Showcase Session Confirmed for GDC in March
Developer Niantic to provide an in-depth look
One of the year's biggest events for the development community will take place from 14th-18th March (public expo from 16th March) with GDC (Game Developers Conference) in San Francisco. Thousands of developers and industry professionals will descend on the city for a series of events, networking sessions...
December2015
News Niantic Developers Elaborate More on the Design of Pokémon Go
Many lessons have been learned from Ingress
As many of you likely remember, a location based multiplayer game called Pokémon Go was announced earlier this year for smart devices. The game will aim to place virtual Pokémon in the world around you, and place you in the shoes of an aspiring Pokémon Trainer. You'll be able to catch, trade, and battle...
News Pokémon Go Grabs Sixth Place in Google's Top US Video Game Searches for 2015
Agar.io is number one
Well, the end of 2015 approaches, and one of a handful of intriguing year-end summaries has now been issued by Google. It's produced charts and data for the most searched terms around the world during 2015, with some interesting results. The US section has a Video Games top 10 among the available data, and a quick look reveals...
October2015
News Nintendo Share Value Increases to New High Under Tatsumi Kimishima Following Niantic Investment
The power of Pokémon Go
It's clear, from the substantial increase in Nintendo's share value since it confirmed its plans for the smart device market earlier this year, that investors have a lot of faith in the money making prospects to be found on iOS and Android. Phones and tablets equal big bucks when combined with a brand such as Nintendo -...
News Nintendo Increases Investment in Niantic, Developer of Pokémon Go
As does The Pokémon Company
Plenty of Nintendo gamers may not have heard of Niantic before it was confirmed as the developer of AR-based Pokémon Go, which is coming iOS and Android in 2016. Nevertheless the company has strong credentials - it was launched by Google co-founder John Hanke and has 13 million downloads behind it of previous AR title...
September2015
Nintendo involved in development
The Pokémon Company has been hosting a live press conference in Japan to focus on future strategy for the franchise, and has announced an AR (augmented reality) smartphone app - for Android and iOS - called Pokémon Go. This is being produced in conjunction with Nintendo and developed by start-up Niantic, and it's...
