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Niantic

Nintendo and Niantic – the developer of Pokemon GO – have just announced the establishment of a new partnership. The two companies are collaborating “to jointly develop apps that combine Niantic’s real-world AR technology with Nintendo’s beloved characters,” according to today’s press release.

First up on the docket is a new app based on Pikmin, “with gameplay activities designed to encourage walking and make the activity more enjoyable.” It is being made by Niantic Tokyo Studio.

The new Pikmin app will launch later in 2021. A pre-registration website can be found here.

Here’s the full announcement:

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With only a few days remaining in February, Niantic has offered up a look at what it has in store for Pokemon GO throughout March. Players can look forward to Team GO Rocket Special Research, Fletchling Community Day, and much more.

Here’s the full rundown:

Niantic has revealed a new Season of Legends event for Pokemon GO. It will be highlighted by the debuts of Therian Forme Tornadus, Therian Forme Thundurus, and Therian Forme Landorus. Niantic is also teasing other Legendary Pokemon as well.

Here’s a full rundown of Season of Legends:

Fletchling

Today, Niantic announced that Fletchling will be featured as the next Pokemon for Pokemon GO Community Day. Look for the event to be held on March 6.

Here’s some additional information:

Niantic has shared details on the upcoming Lunar New Year event in Pokemon GO. It will feature various red Pokemon, lucky bonuses, and Timed Research featuring Tauros to tie in with the Year of the Ox. Additionally, Gyarados will be able to Mega Evolve for the first time in the mobile game.

Here’s the full rundown on the Lunar New Year event:

Pokemon GO

Niantic is gearing up for another month of events in Pokemon GO. The company today detailed what it has in store for February 2021, including quality-of-life updates.

Here’s the full rundown:

Pokemon GO has been featuring various regions in events over the past few weeks. Johto is next on the list.

The Johto-based event will be held in Pokemon GO between January 26 and January 31. All of the pertinent details are included below.

Niantic is continuing to host region-centric events for Pokemon GO. Next up: Hoenn.

The Hoenn-based event will be held in Pokemon GO between January 19 and January 24. All of the pertinent details are included below.

Today, Niantic announced that Roselia will be featured as the next Pokemon for Pokemon GO Community Day. Look for the event to be held on February 7.

Here’s some additional information:

A Kanto-focused event has been running in Pokemon GO, but it’ll soon be coming to an end. Once it’s wrapped up, a new promotion will begin, this time focusing on Sinnoh.

Pokemon GO Tour: Sinnoh kicks off on January 12. Creatures originally discovered in the region will be popping up more frequently and more.

Below are the full event details:


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