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Pokémon Go maker Niantic sells its game division to Saudi-owned Scopely
Niantic Labs has inked a deal to sell its games division for $3.5 billion to a Saudi-based company called Scopely. The sale includes Pokémon Go, Monster Hunter Now and Pikmin Bloom.
There’s a Pokémon Presents livestream scheduled for February 27
The Pokémon Company just scheduled a livestream event for February 27 at 9AM ET. We don’t know what will be shown off, but a Switch 2 title sure would be nice.
Pokémon Go developer Niantic may sell its games division for a mere $3.5 billion
The developer of Pokémon Go, Niantic, might sell its games division for the low price of $3.5 billion.
Niantic is bringing an AR skateboarding game to Apple Vision Pro
Pokémon Go creator Niantic is bringing an AR skateboarding game to mixed-reality headsets like the Apple Vision Pro. Rodney Mullen’s SKATRIX will also be released on mobile devices.
‘Pokémon Go’ developer Niantic is laying off 230 employees
Niantic is joining the long list of companies laying off employees. The studio published an “organizational update” (after the internal memo was leaked to Kotaku) announcing that it would let go of 230 employees. In addition, the company is shutting down its Los Angeles studio and canceling two licensed games: NBA All-World and Marvel: World of Heroes. The only good news for fans is that Pokémon Go, still its flagship product, will live to fight another day.
'Pokémon Sleep' will finally arrive this summer
'Pokémon Sleep' will finally arrive this summer alongside a new device that also works with 'Pokémon Go.'
NBA All-World hands-on: Taking basketball video games back to the streets
This week Niantic is launching a new title called NBA All-World that might be the best application of its location-based tech to date.
'The Witcher: Monster Slayer' is shutting down
CD Projekt Red's take on a Pokémon Go-styled game never took off, and it begins winding down in January, 2023.
Niantic's Campfire social AR app rolls out for 'Pokémon Go' players
Niantic has begun rolling out Campfire, a social app that will let users chat with their friends, join groups of like-minded mobile wanders, and arrange major events like Pokemon Go's raids.
PGA has released a new AR gaming app for kids
The PGA Jr. League "Safari Par-Tee" app is available to download for free on iOS and Android.
Niantic's Campfire app will finally let 'Pokémon Go' players chat together
Niantic has its own messaging solution in mind for Pokémon Go players: a social AR app called Campfire.
Niantic is shutting down Pokémon Go in Russia and Belarus
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Niantic has decided to shut down app downloads and support for Pokémon Go in both Russia and Belarus.
LAPD fired two officers who ignored robbers to play 'Pokémon Go'
The LAPD is now known to have fired two officers after they were caught ignoring a robbery to keep playing 'Pokémon Go.'
'Pokémon Go' can now run on iOS at higher frame rates
The new feature is part of a new update and isn't listed in the change log.
Niantic's 'Pikmin Bloom' mobile game starts rolling out
Niantic, Pokémon Go's creator, has released a new mobile game called Pikmin Bloom.
Niantic reinstates at least one of Pokémon Go’s COVID-era tweaks
Niantic has widened the interaction distance for Pokéstops back up to 80 meters.
Niantic Labs CEO posts a teaser image of some AR glasses
Augmented reality headsets could lead to hands-free 'Pokémon Go' and much more.
'Pokémon Go' trial gives players a peek at what might be inside their eggs
Pokémon Go developer Niantic is testing an update that lets players view the contents of their eggs amid increasing legal restrictions on loot boxes.
'Pokémon Go' on HoloLens 2 is a glimpse at the future of AR gaming
Niantic brought Pokemon Go to the HoloLens 2 to show off the full power of Microsoft Mesh AR.
Apple's top apps of 2020 highlight quarantine life
The winners include Zoom, Disney+, 'Genshin Impact' and 'Pokémon Go.'