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Pokemon Go Celebrates 10th Anniversary with $48.5M In-App Week
business26 days ago

Pokemon Go Celebrates 10th Anniversary with $48.5M In-App Week

AppMagic data shows Pokémon Go generated more than $48.5 million in in-app purchases during its 10th anniversary week (July 6–12), driven by the Road to Legends event and related features, setting a new weekly revenue record with a 5.9x week-over-week increase. The US accounted for 37% of revenue and Japan 27%; over the last 30 days the game earned $98.1 million from just over 4 million downloads. In July it ranked seventh among global apps; since its 2016 launch, Pokémon Go has surpassed 700 million downloads and $6.4 billion in revenue. Scopely’s acquisition suggests no sequel is planned, with ongoing updates to keep both free and paying players engaged (trading, battles, shiny encounters).

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#10th-anniversary#business#in-app-purchases
Pokémon Go at 10: Nostalgia, Controversy, and Data Concerns
technology26 days ago

Pokémon Go at 10: Nostalgia, Controversy, and Data Concerns

Pokémon Go’s 10th anniversary highlights a legacy that’s both beloved and complicated: it brought people together and sparked memorable real‑world communities, but it’s also faced backlash over monetization, an increasingly busy event calendar, and concerns about how player data is used and shared, especially after Niantic’s acquisition by Scopely and the Saudi government’s involvement. Despite these issues, the game still draws a massive audience (around 115 million monthly players) and remains a cultural touchstone, even as fans debate its evolving business model and ethics.

via Kotaku|
#data-privacy#niantic#pokemongo
Times Square Hosts 10th-Anniversary Mega Mewtwo Raid for Pokémon Go
gaming1 month ago

Times Square Hosts 10th-Anniversary Mega Mewtwo Raid for Pokémon Go

To celebrate Pokémon Go’s 10th anniversary, an invite-only event in Times Square drew about 2,000 real‑world trainers for a live Mega Mewtwo Y raid, which was livestreamed and followed by a weekend global Pokémon Go Fest event; the milestone underscores the game’s enduring popularity, its strong in-person event model, and Scopely’s continued management after Niantic’s games division was acquired.

via WIRED|
#gaming#mewtwo#niantic
Scopely Rebrands Niantic’s Gaming Arm as Scopely Explore
business1 month ago

Scopely Rebrands Niantic’s Gaming Arm as Scopely Explore

Today Niantic’s games team officially renamed to Scopely Explore, marking the latest step in Scopely’s control of Niantic’s gaming division since its 2023 acquisition; the Pokémon GO team remains unchanged. The broader deal was orchestrated by Savvy Games Group (Saudi Arabia’s PIF) for about $4.9B in 2023. Niantic Spatial will continue as a geospatial AI entity, while Peridot is set to sunset with app store removal on May 14, 2026 and servers closing August 31, 2026, as other projects like Ingress Prime and Hello, Dot continue under the new structure.

via Pokémon GO Hub|
#business#niantic#niantic-spatial
Pokémon Go data fuels drone-navigation tech, stirring privacy and warfare concerns
technology2 months ago

Pokémon Go data fuels drone-navigation tech, stirring privacy and warfare concerns

A Dutch report claims Pokémon Go player scans and uploaded videos were used by Niantic Spatial and defense firm Vantor to train a Visual Positioning System that helps drones navigate GPS-denied areas; the data reportedly comes from billions of scans and a 2025 partnership, though Niantic denies using game data for drones, and the scope of training data remains disputed.

via AV Club|
#defense-contractors#drone-warfare#niantic
Pokémon GO Unveils Major Leveling System Overhaul and Cap Expansion
gaming1 year ago

Pokémon GO Unveils Major Leveling System Overhaul and Cap Expansion

Pokemon Go is overhauling its leveling system on October 15, increasing the level cap from 50 to 80, adding new rewards, cosmetics, and features to make progression more rewarding. Players can earn bonuses and special items before the update, and existing levels will be adjusted based on total XP. The update aims to enhance player engagement with new tasks, increased storage, and better chances of becoming Lucky Friends.

via GameSpot|
#gaming#leveling-system#niantic
Niantic Warns Against Micro GPS Drift in Pokémon GO
technology1 year ago

Niantic Warns Against Micro GPS Drift in Pokémon GO

Niantic has confirmed that using 'Micro GPS Drift' to manipulate location in Pokémon GO is a violation of the game's Terms of Service, and players caught using this exploit risk account warnings or bans. The practice involves intentionally toggling GPS to access gyms and raids beyond normal range, but Niantic's anti-cheat systems can detect this behavior. Players are advised to play within the rules to maintain fair gameplay.

via Pokémon GO Hub|
#cheat-detection#gps-drift#niantic
Pokémon GO Faces Backlash Over Increasingly Divisive Gameplay Changes
gaming1 year ago

Pokémon GO Faces Backlash Over Increasingly Divisive Gameplay Changes

The Pokémon GO community is divided over Niantic's new systems, which have made the game more complex and less accessible. Features like Shadow Raids and Max Battles require extensive preplanning, farming of special items, and coordination with other players, making it difficult for solo players and those in smaller communities to participate. This shift from the game's original "pick up and go" style has frustrated many players, drawing comparisons to the demanding gameplay of World of Warcraft's early days.

via Pokémon GO Hub|
#game-design#gaming#max-battles
Master Galarian Corsola for Pokémon GO's Max Out Finale
gaming1 year ago

Master Galarian Corsola for Pokémon GO's Max Out Finale

Galarian Corsola, a new addition to Pokémon GO, is proving to be a strong contender in PvP battles due to its high bulk and improved moveset. Unlike its Water/Rock predecessor, this mono-Ghost type Pokémon has few vulnerabilities and benefits from recent buffs to its moves. Although currently only available through eggs, making it challenging to obtain ideal IVs, Galarian Corsola's performance in the Great League is impressive, boasting a high win rate against many meta Pokémon. Its evolved form, Cursola, however, lacks the same PvP viability.

via Pokémon GO Hub|
#galariancorsola#gaming#niantic
Mastering Pokémon Go: Quest Paths, Mighty Pokémon, and Global Events
gaming1 year ago

Mastering Pokémon Go: Quest Paths, Mighty Pokémon, and Global Events

Pokémon Go's "An Accomplished Trainer" Special Research, available during the Go Wild Area: Global 2024 event, allows players to choose between electric or poison paths, impacting quest steps and post-event bonuses. Completing the research by November 25 unlocks bonuses like double damage for chosen types and increased Team Go Rocket appearances. The choice also affects the final rewards, including a costumed Pikachu and a Dynamax Toxtricity form, with the decision potentially influencing raid strategies against specific Pokémon.

via Polygon|
#electric-vs-poison#event-bonuses#gaming