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Pokemon GO Gets a New Owner

Kellen March 12, 2025 2

Niantic Labs, the creator of Pokemon GO, has sold off the game that we've been enjoying and complaining about since 2016. The new owner is Scopely, a game developer that makes a bunch of titles you may be familiar with, including Marvel Strike Force, Scrabble...

Pokemon GO Adds Haptics, Annoys Most Players But Me

Kellen November 30, 2023 4

Earlier in the week, I fired up Pokemon GO because I'm trying to complete a task that requires 30 days in a row of catching a Pokemon. As I tossed the Poke ball and it landed, I thought I noticed subtle haptics with the hit and then shake of the ball as the...

Pokemon GO Trainers, Snag 3 Free Months of YouTube Premium

Tim July 13, 2021 4

Pokemon GO, in partnership with YouTube and in celebration of its fifth year anniversary, is handing out 3 free months of YouTube Premium to select in-game trainers. To be eligible for this trial, you need only live in the US and not have trialed YouTube...

Makers of Pokemon Go Create Harry Potter: Wizards Unite for Their Next AR Adventure Game

Kellen November 8, 2017 4

Niantic Labs, who you know from smartphones titles such Ingress and Pokemon Go, have their next project lined up and it could be another big one. This time, Niantic is focusing their augmented reality skillset on JK Rowling's Wizarding World with the creation...

Pokémon GO Getting Raid Battles and Overhauled Gym System

Tim June 19, 2017 10

A massive update is soon headed out to Pokémon GO, one that introduces Raid Battles and completely overhauls the Gym system. To explain the changes, let's quickly go over how Gyms acted up to this point. A player goes to an unclaimed Gym, throws in their...

Pokémon GO Adds 80+ Gen 2 Pocket Monsters, New Evolutions and Encounter Gameplay

Tim February 15, 2017 21

This week is huge for remaining fans and players of Pokémon GO. In an announcement posted this morning, the game is receiving a massive update, one that includes 80+ new Pokémon, new evolutions, plus updated encounter mechanics. Set to rollout later this week...

Our Favorite Android Games of 2016

Tim December 27, 2016 20

As a mobile gamer, I'd say 2016 was a solid year for Android games. We saw a huge ridiculously massive launch with Pokémon GO, enjoyed multiplayer fun with Exploding Kittens, and made our way through beautiful landscapes in Alto's Adventure. Sure, Tiny Wings...

Pokémon GO Adds in New Pocket Monsters and Santa Hats

Tim December 12, 2016 11

The developers of Pokémon GO announced the addition of new Pokémon into the game this morning, as well as the addition of a Santa hat to put atop Pikachu's head. The new Pokémon, both of which should look familiar to anyone who played Gold and Silver back in...