Overbeast is out and about in the real world in another step-up with AR
This game looks quite cool. It’s definitely a clever use of AR. Not to say that Pokemon GO! doesn’t do it well, but probably not this well. Check out the new trailer and details about the game below. Clever stuff. In the game, each US state is assigned a unique Overbeast from a parallel universe that descends upon your local neighborhood using immersive AR technology. The Overbeast st...[Read More]
Square Enix Announces Space Invaders AR Game
Space Invaders are coming to conquer mobile! Check out the details below. Montréal, March 18th, 2021 – Today, Square Enix® Montréal and TAITO announced a collaboration on a new vision for the Space Invaders brand with a mobile game that includes innovative augmented reality (AR) features. This new game takes the Iconic franchise in an exciting new direction, delivering players a compelling and com...[Read More]
Familiar villains and foes make it to Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
Go out and play this game. Enjoy the announcement below. Witches and Wizards, Something wicked this way comes as Dark wizards and villains descend upon Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. Ready your wands and prepare to duel some of the most iconic foes of the wizarding world in a new kind of magical combat. “Adversaries” are a new type of encounter where you face off in battle against a chain of increas...[Read More]
Editorial – Pokemon GO Fest 2020 — A fun and safe getaway online
I know that Niantic’s mobile monster has been out for years, but this is the first time I truly dived into Pokemon GO and a Pokemon GO Fest. Prior to my first Go Fest this past weekend, my children had always been in and out of this mobile game, yet always raved about it for its unique way of getting them out of the house (a house full of gamers that don’t like going outside — just like their pop)...[Read More]
Pokemon GO Fest’s third weekly challenge goes live
My six-year-old daughter and I will be covering the fest next weekend. Until then, enjoy the weekly challenge. Today, Niantic kicked off the third and final Pokémon GO Fest weekly challenge. This final challenge is friendship-themed with the Timed Research focusing on taking a moment to appreciate pals, like Buddy Pokémon and fellow Trainers. The Timed Research will be available until Wednesday, J...[Read More]
Pokemon GO Fest gets a Rian Johnson director-led commercial
Enjoy it. With Pokémon GO Fest 2020 barely three weeks away, we could not be more excited to host this all-new, first-of-its-kind virtual event for Trainers around the world. The response from the community has been incredible, and we’ve already sold more than 700,000 tickets from more than 110 countries and regions. Our vision at Niantic has always been to create experiences that foster discovery...[Read More]
Pokemon GO fans time to start celebrating the fourth anniversary with weekly challenges
It’s a good prep for Pokemon GO Fest 2020. Enjoy the official details below. Trainers, Whether you’re a new Trainer just starting on your adventure or an ace with years of experience, we’re all on this journey together. Thank you, Trainers, for all your hard work in becoming the very best over the last four years! Professor Willow must be proud of all of you. In celebration of Pokémon GO’s f...[Read More]
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite celebrates one-year anniversary
Breakout those wands and wave them in the air. Woot! Woot! Obnoxiousness aside, enjoy the official details below. Niantic and WB Games are celebrating the one-year anniversary of Harry Potter: Wizards Unite with a new infographic that highlights the incredible accomplishments that witches and wizards from around the world have achieved together. – 5 BILLION Traces Returned – 2 BILLION ...[Read More]
Pokemon GO rolling out remote raids to trainers
Get on that, trainers. Today, Niantic’s Remote Raids for Pokémon GO is beginning to roll out to Trainers. With a Remote Raid Pass, Trainers will be able to join any Raid Battle they can see on the Nearby screen or that they can tap on the map. Remote Raids are a new way for Trainers to enjoy playing Pokémon GO from wherever they are playing. More details on Remote Raids can be found below: The abi...[Read More]
The Knight Bus arrives in Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
I wish I owned that thing. Enjoy the official details of the bus below. Witches and wizards, Have you been itching to get back into Wizarding Challenges but find yourself without a means of magical conveyance to faraway Fortresses? Then look no further, as a timely new way to bring the magic closer to you is here. Introducing the Knight Bus! Rather than extending your wand hand and waiting at the ...[Read More]
Pokemon GO’s Remote Raid Passes details revealed, and more…
All you want to know is below. Enjoy. Trainers, We’re excited to announce upcoming changes to Pokémon GO. In our continued efforts to prioritize Pokémon GO experiences that can be enjoyed in individual settings and from home, you’ll soon be able to enjoy the following. * With a Remote Raid Pass, you can access Raid Battles you can see on the Nearby screen from wherever you are. * You’ll receive a ...[Read More]
Pokemon Go getting down on Special Research
Check out the update details below and the official twitter feed for more details. Niantic has made a series of changes that allow Trainers to complete the Special Research tasks on their own, which include: – Catch Pokémon of various types – Play with your Buddy – Power up Pokémon – Battle another Trainer (this includes GO Battle Leauge) – Hatch Eggs The latest updat...[Read More]