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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 Despite briefly getting the game alongside Australia and New Zealand, access was withdrawn when it became clear that the game's servers couldn't cope with the demands of...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 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
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...
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 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...
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...
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
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...
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...
News Nintendo Might Soon Be Hawking Its Own Smartphone Controllers
Shut up and take my money
We've seen a lot of retro-inspired smartphone controllers hit the market over the years, with some of our favourites being the 8Bitdo NES30, FC30 and SNES30. As Nintendo sets its sights on success in the smartphone gaming arena with
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...
News Nintendo Staffing Up Internal Smart Device Development Team
Upwardly mobile
Nintendo is accepting applications for smart device developers who will work within the company on future mobile and tablet projects. That might not seem like surprising news on its own, seeing as Nintendo is currently in the process of expanding into the mobile space in partnership with established firm DeNA, but what makes these...
Reminder There's More Splatoon Content Available In Miitomo Right Now
Team Callie and Team Marie t-shirts, GET
Another helping of Splatoon-related content has arrived in Nintendo's smartphone social app Miitomo. The most exciting items are Team Callie and Team Marie t-shirts, which cost 2,000 coins each and will be available until the 25th July. Existing content from the previous Splatoon campaign is also coming...
News Chinese App, 'Pocket All-Stars Smash Bros.', Uses Nintendo, Capcom and SEGA Franchises
Cheeky
The Chinese market is still, it seems, a tricky territory to master and even understand in the video game industry. Sony and Microsoft formally released PS4 and Xbox One in the country, but indications are that sales have been rather disappointing; Nintendo, for its part, has been hesitant to make any notable moves as yet. It is naturally a...
Also coming to Switzerland, Mexico and South Africa
Nintendo has revealed that another major update is coming to its social networking smartphone app Miitomo. No solid date has been given, but it's fair to assume it will be pushed out on June 30th - the same day that the app becomes available in three additional territories: Switzerland, Mexico and...
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...
E3 2016 Hyperkin's "April Fools" Game Boy Phone Attachment Is Alive And Well
Now only confirmed for Android phones, though
Remember the Smart Boy? It began life as a 2015 April Fools' Day joke by hardware maker Hyperkin, but the company later admitted it was making the thing for real. We've heard little since then, but the Smart Boy is still very much alive and well - it has even been spotted on the show floor at E3. The...
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...
Reminder Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Clothing Coming To Miitomo
Bow and arrow available on MyNintendo now
Not fired up Miitomo in a while? We may well have the perfect excuse. Nintendo has shown off some new Zelda-inspired outfits for the smartphone app, with one of the items - the bow and arrow set - being available as a MyNintendo reward as we speak. The entire range is based on the latest outing - The Legend...
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...
Random The Man Behind EarthBound Has Just Launched "Instagram For Pets"
Out now on iOS
While Nintendo fans would like nothing more than to see EarthBound/Mother creator Shigesato Itoi create a new game in the series which made him so famous, the Japanese veteran has instead moved onto other ventures, including smartphone apps. Back in 2011 he published an app which was intended to help people give up smoking, and now...
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...
News Study Suggests Rising Smartphone Ownership Among Kids Is Hitting Nintendo Hard
Only 24 percent of children take Nintendo handhelds on the road
Market research firm Influence Central has revealed a new study that suggests Nintendo is losing the battle against smartphones and tablets when it comes to winning the hearts and minds of youngsters. The company's latest report states that the average child is given his or her first...
