Pokemon Go is trialing a new feature in the game that allows players to see what potential Pokemon is inside the eggs they’re hatching. According to Niantic: “Trainers included in the test will be able to tap an Egg to see a list of possible Pokémon and their rarity level.” …
Read More »Niantic demo Pokemon Go using Microsoft’s HoloLens AR technology
Pokemon Go developer Niantic has shared a proof of concept video which brings Pokemon into the real world using Microsoft’s HoloLens AR technology. The collaboration, which was originally shown off at Microsoft’s Ignite event, will utilise Microsoft’s HoloLens technology with Pokemon Go’s AR features to create what Niantic describe as …
Read More »Pokemon Go Shiny Celebi Special Research event coming this month
Niantic has added one more event to the growing list of Pokemon Go December activities: a Special Research event starring Shiny Celebi, AKA the onion fairy. Celebi is one of the major players in the upcoming Pokemon movie Secrets of the Jungle, so it’s getting its own little Pokemon Go …
Read More »Pokemon Go November events include four rotating raids and Pokemon Spotlights
Pokemon Go has big plans for November, and they’re starting as early as this week. Before November even begins, Pokemon Go will start a four-week raid rotation on October 23, with new Pokemon featured for each cycle. Here’s the full raid schedule: October 23 – November 5: Darkrai will appear …
Read More »Pokemon GO is getting a new Halloween-themed event
Get ready for some spooky shenanigans as Niantic are bringing a new event to Pokemon Go just in time for Halloween. The update, which is releasing October 23 and will last until November 3 will see Galarian Yamask making its debut in Pokemon Go with a new Halloween-themed Special Research …
Read More »Pokemon Go Mysterious Components explained: how to find and battle the Team Go Rocket leaders
Pokemon Go Mysterious Components started appearing in the game shortly after the Team Rocket invasion. Mysterious Components are obtained by defeating Rocket Grunts in Pokemon Go (opens in new tab), but what do they actually do? Their use isn’t obvious when you start picking them up, but we’re here to …
Read More »Pokemon Go cheats: How cheats work for those looking to gain an unfair advantage
Pokemon Go cheats aren’t fair for anybody and entirely take all enjoyment out of the game, which is why we strongly advise against using them. There’s an immense satisfaction that comes when finding a new rare Pokemon for your Pokedex in Pokemon Go (opens in new tab), but if you …
Read More »Pokemon GO is testing a new Reality Blending snapshot feature that enables Pokemon to move behind objects
Niantic has announced a limited release of a new Reality Blending AR feature coming to Pokemon Go (opens in new tab) that enables Pokemon to move behind objects in the real world. “We are now introducing a new way for your buddy to become part of your world like never …
Read More »New update files hint that Shadow Pokemon could be coming to Pokémon Go soon
Shadow Pokémon are creatures who’ve had the doors to their hearts shut artificially. They’re primary used for evil purposes by team Cipher, a villainous Team Rocket-like group from Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. An update to Pokémon Go (opens in new tab) hints that we might see …
Read More »Pokemon Gos community has walked 23 billion kilometers so far, enough to get you to Pluto and back (and there again)
Playing Pokemon Go (opens in new tab) kicked off a mini health craze all over the globe, and so far Niantic’s joint community of Ingress (the app that laid the groundwork for Pokemon Go) and Pokemon Go players have walked off a mountain of eggs. It’s hard to comprehend just …
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