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News Pokémon GO Was A Huge Success In 2018, Thanks To Worldwide Consumer Spend
Gotta spend some more
For most of 2018, we've heard about how Niantic's AR mobile game Pokémon GO has been making a lot of money. It's all tied to the spending habits of users - with millions of dollars being spent on the game each month. So just how well has the mobile sensation performed this year? According to mobile data and analytics firm App...
News Pokémon GO's January Community Day Set To Star Totodile, Heatran Appears In Raid Battles
Time to stock up
As we draw ever closer to the start of yet another new year, Pokémon GO is still running along and keeping things fresh. A new Raid Boss appeared in the game just this week, and January's Community Day details have also been confirmed. Let's kick things off with the Community Day, for which Johto starter Pokémon Totodile is set...
News The Developer Of Pokémon GO Is Now Worth About $4 Billion
Meowth, that's right!
US-based software developer Niantic became a global phenomenon when it released the augmented reality mobile game Pokémon GO in 2016. Since then, the company hasn't looked back - continually improving the experience and building upon its own IP, while acquiring new licenses to work with at the same time. To this day, GO...
News Pokémon GO Trainer Battles Are Now Live For All Players Level 10 And Above
So get battling!
As promised, Pokémon GO has now introduced player vs. player battles, allowing you to take on your friends with your beloved collection of pixelated critters. Just like most new features that are added to the game, trainer battles initially arrived for those who had reached the app's maximum Level 40 mark. It only took a couple of...
Random Chinese Tech Firm Xiaomi Transforms Its Phone Into A Switch With This Accessory
Nintendo, is that you?
We've seen plenty of companies already trying to emulate the success of the Nintendo Switch with their own unique accessories and video game devices, and it looks like this trend won't be dying down any time soon. Chinese technology company Xiaomi has announced the Gamepad 2.0 - a successor to the original accessory that...
News Nintendo Details Fire Emblem Heroes 3.0 Update
New heroes and Book III inbound
Nintendo today released a ten-minute trailer outlining updates coming to Fire Emblem Heroes, their mobile game based on Intelligent Systems' strategy RPG franchise. Despite being short and sweet, a lot of info was packed into the trailer, which we've broken down here for easy consumption. New Chapter and New...
News Fire Emblem Heroes Experiences Decline In Player Spending During The Month Of November
Nintendo's new mobile title steals the spotlight
Nintendo’s free-to-play mobile release Fire Emblem Heroes has experienced a significant slump in player spending last month. According to Sensor Tower Store Intelligence data, the game only reached around 66 percent of its average monthly earnings in November. Since arriving on mobile platforms in...
News Niantic Does Not Intend To Increase The Level Cap In Pokémon GO
Capped
US software developer Niantic launched Ingress Prime in November - a rework of its original augmented reality mobile game. At the time, the company said it was hoping the newer features in the game could eventually carry across to Pokémon GO. One feature in particular was the new prestige system, allowing players to roll back to level one...
Guide How Player Vs. Player Trainer Battles Work in Pokémon GO
When two tribes go to war...
PvP came to Pokémon GO in 2018, a feature fans had been desperate for since it launched back in 2016. You're now able to challenge friends and strangers alike to see who has the most powerful Pokémon. Do so and you'll earn a bunch of new rewards and probably have a bunch of fun in the process. In this guide, we're...
News The Pokémon Company Appears To Be Developing A New Mobile Title
Gotta employ 'em all
Video game companies are always working towards the future. Hiring more employees and developing new games is all part of day-to-day business operations. The Pokémon Company is obviously no different. With this in mind, the Washington-based subsidiary of the company has recently posted a job listing on LinkedIn for a principal...
News Niantic's Pokémon GO Catches $80 Million Worldwide During The Month Of November
Unstoppable
Pokémon GO continues to be a money-making monster. Following on from October when it was discovered the game captured an estimated $73 million in gross revenue worldwide, Sensor Tower Store Intelligence data has now revealed it's done even better in the month of November. According to the source, GO grosse
News Pokémon GO Introduces Player vs Player Battles This Month, All Details Revealed
Sounds good to us
After teasing fans towards the end of last week, Pokémon GO developer Niantic has finally lifted the lid on all the juicy details regarding the app's upcoming Trainer Battle system. The best news is that things are scheduled to kick off this month. Trainer Battles will allow players to challenge their real-life friends to a...
News It Looks Like Pokémon GO Is Finally About To Get Player vs Player Battles
Update: Now confirmed, "coming soon"
One of the most heavily requested features for Pokémon GO looks set to finally arrive in the game, as developer Niantic teases the feature on social media. Ever since the app first launched back in 2016, fans have been hoping to see player trades and battles find their way to the game for that authentic...
News Lots Of Legendary Pokémon Are Coming Back To Pokémon GO Throughout December
Grab any you missed
Adding to the Pokémon GO Community Day celebrations taking place this weekend, Niantic has revealed that a whole bunch of returning Legendary Pokémon will be obtainable once again throughout December. If you feel like braving the cold and keeping on top of your Field Research tasks, you'll be able to earn the chance to catch...
News You Can Now Dress Up As Brock And Misty In Pokémon GO
Live the life of a Gym Leader
In its continued celebrations surrounding the launch of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Niantic has added new Gym Leader customisation options to Pokémon GO. Yes, players can now hit the streets, fields, and busy city centres to catch new Pokémon (or just sit on the sofa and hope they come to you)...
Exciting times ahead
Niantic has just announced a small avalanche of news for Pokémon GO, introducing a feature which fans have been desperate for for some time, and celebrating the success of this year's Community Day events in style. First up, the news so many have been waiting for: your Pokémon storage can now hold up to 2,000 of the lovely...
Guide How To Connect Your Poké Ball Plus To Pokémon GO On iOS And Android
A new way to catch 'em all
Nintendo has just released the fancy new Poké Ball Plus alongside Pokémon: Let's Go! on Switch, but the orb-like device isn't just used to control that game and earn steps while you walk - it can also be used to imitate the Pokémon GO Plus accessory that launched a while back.
News Pokémon GO Update Brings CP Rebalancing, New Gen 4 Monsters And Poké Ball Plus Connectivity
And some special 2km eggs!
Following a recent update distribution across both Android and iOS, Pokémon GO developer Niantic has now implemented a splattering of changes and updates which add new features and a rebalancing of stats to the game. For competitive players, the CP rebalancing will likely be the most interesting part of the update. All...
News Dragalia Lost Developer Outlines Its Plans For The App's Future
Including an update on the story's next chapter
Dragalia Lost has been a rather successful little endeavour for Nintendo and developer Cygames; we praised it for being a "remarkably well-executed ARPG" in our review earlier this month, and the game managed to generate $16 million in its first two weeks on sale, outperforming
News Here's Your First Look At Pokémon GO Dev Niantic’s Upcoming Harry Potter AR Game
Accio trailer!
Last year, Niantic – the development team behind Pokémon Go – announced it would be partnering with Warner Bros. to create a brand new augmented reality mobile game – Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. Since then, it’s been deathly quiet, with virtually no news around the upcoming mobile title. However, a (brief) new teaser...
News Pokémon GO Caught $73 Million In The Month Of October
Gotta cash 'em all
In October, Pokémon GO captured an estimated $73 million in gross revenue worldwide. Although it's not quite as impressive as the cool $84.8 million in the month of September, it's still a positive development. Compared to last October, 67 percent more has been spent on the game in the same month this year. This was enough to...
News Niantic's Rework Of Ingress Could Make Pokémon GO A Better Game
Creating technologies for every title
US software developer Niantic might be best known for Pokémon GO nowadays, but this wasn't always the case. Before the company shot to fame with its recent mobile sensation, it was focused on its own augmented reality game Ingress. With GO now nearly two-and-a-half years into its lifespan, Niantic has been able...
Review Dragalia Lost - A Deep And Rewarding Smartphone RPG That Might Just Surprise You
Sure to wyrm its way into your heart
There was once a time where consumers and Nintendo alike claimed that the company would never move into the mobile gaming space, but as times have changed, the Big N has decided that perhaps a few games wouldn’t hurt. It’s rather fascinating to see how Nintendo’s strategy in the mobile space has altered...
News Nintendo Is Developing A Mobile Service For Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Connecting the community
Nintendo's expansion into the mobile arena continues, with the latest announcement being Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will receive its very own smartphone service known as Smash World. During the final Smash Direct, series creator Masahiro Sakurai confirmed the app-style service would be free to use. Instead of focusing on...
News Mario Kart Tour "Service" Still On Track For Its Mobile Debut
Get ready to race
While there's still basically no information regarding the upcoming mobile release Mario Kart Tour, Nintendo's latest Q2 2019 financial briefing has reconfirmed the game is still on course in terms of development. The "service" is arriving sometime before the end of March 2019: We also plan to start a service for Mario Kart Tour,...
Guide Pokémon GO Candy - How To Get Lots Of Candy Fast
I love candy
Pokémon GO simplified the evolution system for most Pokémon so casual players and new fans alike wouldn't have to dig quite so deep as in the mainline games to power up their favourite monsters. Rather than perform a bunch of obtuse steps, now you simply just have to collect a bunch of Candy to trigger an evolution. Each Pokémon...
Guide Pokémon GO Meltan, Melmetal, and Mystery Boxes - What Is Meltan and How to Catch and Evolve it
Driving us Nuts!
Meltan is a brand new Pokémon coming soon to Pokémon GO and Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. It's the only generation eight monster that we know about so far, and The Pokémon Company chose to announce it in a completely unprecedented manner. Right after the September Community Day concluded, Meltan appeared in...
News Pokémon GO Is Having A Special Gengar Day Next Weekend
Grab yourself a shiny
Pokémon GO is continuing its Halloween celebrations in style, with a special day being dedicated to the ghostly Gengar. On Saturday 3rd November, Gengar will appear in Raid Battles in Gyms across the world. It'll only be available for three hours, though, so if you're hoping to snag one for yourself, you'll have to act fast...
News Now Your Steps Will Be Counted In Pokémon GO Even When You're Not Playing The Game
Niantic reveals Adventure Sync
The appeal of Pokémon GO might be lost of some people, but few can argue that the smartphone game has had a positive effect on the health of many people. With so much of the game based around walking and getting out and about, it should come as no surprise to learn that many players have used monster hunting as an...
Gallery Pokémon GO Clothes List - All Cosmetic Tops, Bottoms, Bags, And Accessories
Gotta wear 'em all
If you're really into gym battles in Pokémon GO, you'll likely have a bunch of Poké Coins lying around and nothing to spend them on. Sure, you could buy another incubator, but you've got enough Pokémon as it is! So why not deck your character out in a bunch of new threads? Pokémon GO has a wide variety of clothes to wear,...
Guide Pokémon GO Stat Changes - The October 2018 Gen 4 Update Explained
Life is Blissey
Pokémon GO finally received its hotly-anticipated Gen 4 update yesterday, introducing a bunch of new monsters into the various facets of the game for you to catch all over again. Not all of the 107 Gen 4 Pokémon are available from the get-go, though. Instead, the rest will roll out intermittently, just like Niantic did with the...
Guide Pokémon GO Raids - All Raid Bosses And Best Counters Listed By Tier (Updated)
Updated for gen 4
Wed 17th Oct, 2018 13:00 BST: Updated with the recent gen 4 raid bosses and the best counters. We've also streamlined the counters by only including the best three. That way there's a bit less clutter. Raids in Pokémon GO require teamwork from all nearby players to bring down powerful Pokémon known as Raid Bosses. Not only do...
Gallery Pokémon GO Gen 4 Update: A List Of All Pokémon From The Sinnoh Region - Updated
The Sinnoh region comes to Pokémon GO
Wed 17th Oct, 2018 12:00 BST: We've updated this list to highlight the gen 4 Pokémon that you can currently find in Pokémon GO. Luxray and below are not currently available, while everything above is. We'll keep this updated. Niantic has confirmed that Gen 4 Pokémon will arrive soon in Pokémon GO, and we...
News Huawei Is Launching A New Gaming Phone To Rival The Switch, And It Costs Over $1,000
"The best portable mobile gaming machine"
The Nintendo Switch is a gaming console that currently sits within its own little corner of the gaming market, with other major platforms such as Sony's PlayStation 4 and Microsoft's Xbox One offering a different - and more traditional - approach to hardware design which appeal to customers in different...
News Gen 4 Pokémon Have Officially Landed In Pokémon GO, Will Release In Waves Over Time
Here's a list of the ones available
Just yesterday, we shared the news that Pokémon GO's Generation 4 update had started to rollout - albeit with some teething problems - but the launch of the next era of the game is now well and truly underway. We've got all the details you need, including which Generation 4 Pokémon you can already find in...
News Fire Emblem Heroes Earns $16.8 Million In The Month Of September
Another mobile success
Fire Emblem Heroes is the undisputed king of Nintendo's mobile games. It took just 20 days for players to spend $50 million on the game when it was released in the first quarter of 2017 and since then it has grossed more than $400 million. It doesn't look like the success of this mobile title will be slowing down any time...
News Pokémon GO's Top Gym Defenders Have Just Been Nerfed As Part Of The Gen 4 Update
Other Pokémon see large boosts
Pokémon GO doesn't like to tamper with its beautiful collection of fictional monsters very often, but a big rebalancing of stats has now (kind of) happened, resulting in nerfs and boosts of the usual stars in the game. Let us explain... Last night, an update went live in the game, with eager fans instantly noticing...
News Niantic's Pokémon GO Catches A Cool $84.8 Million In The Month Of September
8.86 million additional installs
Pokémon GO appears to be an unstoppable force, with Sensor Tower reporting Niantic's mobile hit just had its best month since November 2017. The title grossed close to $85 million ($84.8 million, to be exact) during the month of September. This is a 15 percent month-over-month increase and compared to last September...
News New Trailers Reveal How To Catch The Mythical Pokémon Meltan And Tease A New Evolution
Get your hands on Meltan
The Pokémon Company has shared two brand new videos giving us a greater look at Meltan, the recently discovered mythical Pokémon set to appear in Pokémon GO and Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. As you can see in the trailer
News Generation 4 Pokémon Officially Confirmed For Pokémon GO, Coming "Soon"
Sinnoh is here!
The Pokémon Company has shared the tiniest of teases confirming that Generation 4 Pokémon are headed to the ever-popular Pokémon GO. Fans have been asking for the next generation of monsters - which originally appeared in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl - for quite a while now, and the most observant players have also noticed that...
News A Pokémon GO 'Psychic Spectacular' Event Begins Today, Mewtwo And Shiny Drowzee Available
A psychic type celebration
The latest event for Pokémon GO has been revealed, celebrating all things psychic-type by giving players the chance to catch lots of new Pokémon. Called the Psychic Spectacular, this event coincides with Mewtwo's current appearance in Raids, with Psychic-type Pokémon such as Abra, Ralts, and Baltoy appearing more...
News Nintendo Files Patent For Game Boy Case Compatible With Touch Screen Devices
Portable power
As Reggie said earlier this week at GeekWire Summit, Nintendo is always looking at ways to reinvent itself. The company has had plenty of success in recent times reviving classic hardware in miniature form, which has now led to speculation about other retro devices making a comeback. If evidence of a Nintendo 64 Mini wasn't
Guide Pokémon GO Deoxys: EX Raid Counters, Formes, And Best Movesets
Catch and counter the new mythical Pokémon
The mythical Pokémon Deoxys has finally made its way into Pokémon GO, stirring up the meta and providing us with a second EX Raid to battle our way through in the hopes of catching it. What's most interesting about Deoxys is that there are four unique formes it can take that completely shake up how it...
News New Fire Emblem Heroes Update Allows You To Shrink The App's File Size By 75%
Perfect for those without much space
Since releasing way back in February 2017 - just before the launch of the Switch, in fact - Fire Emblem Heroes has received multiple updates to add new content and streamline the gaming experience. As a result, keeping up to date with the game can take up a lot of your precious smartphone storage space, but this...
News New Research Tasks Now Live In Pokémon GO With Suicune As The Star Prize
Shiny Krabby available, too
Now that October is well and truly underway, a new batch of Field Research tasks have become available in Pokémon GO, giving players another chance to get their hands on the elusive legendary Pokémon Suicune. Following the usual setup put in place over the last few months, Suicune can now be obtained by working towards...
News Top Pokémon GO Player Has Account Suspended For Violating Terms Of Service
Niantic takes action
A famous Pokémon GO player has recently had his account suspended by Niantic for breaking the rules of the popular mobile game. According to Nintendo Soup, Singapore-based player Brandon Tan has made a name for himself by becoming the best Pokémon GO trainer in the world. As committed to the cause as he is, it appears he's...
News Pokémon GO's Next Community Day Takes Place In October With Beldum As The Star
Grab yourself a shiny
Details for Pokémon GO's next Community Day have been revealed, with the Generation 3 Pokémon Beldum being the centre of attention this time around. As is always the case for Pokemon GO Community Days, this special Beldum event will give players a great chance to catch the steel and psychic type monster on display - and...
News Pokémon GO Players Have Apparently Spent $2 Billion To Catch 'Em All
That's a lot of in-app transactions
The mobile video game market is absolutely massive. If you're still not convinced, the latest Pokémon GO data might make you realise just how big smartphone gaming has become. According to an estimate by Apptopia, GO players have now spent a whopping $2 billion dollars on the game (via in-app purchases) since it...
Guide Pokémon GO Tier List: Best Attackers And Best Defenders
Gym'll fix it
Play Pokémon GO for long enough, and sooner or later you'll want to get involved in gym battles. This is where you get to put your Pokémon's fighting prowess to the test, battling other players and Pokémon to take over gyms and then defending them. Raids provide a similar kind of challenge, often pitting you against the most...
Guide Pokémon GO Shiny Pokémon And How To Catch Them
Rise and Shiny
Shiny Pokémon are as elusive and mysterious in Pokémon GO as you'd expect. They started rolling out in March, 2017 with Shiny Magikarp and Red Gyaradaos, but now number at over 650. They're so rare though, that it might well be a long while before you encounter one – if you encounter one at all. In this guide, we're going to list...
