Pokemon Go Game Developer Niantic Lays Off 230 Workers, Cancels NBA, Marvel Games
In June last year, the Pokemon GO game developer had laid off eight per cent of its workforce, which was said to be around 85-90 jobs.
Jun 30, 2023, 10:20 AM IST
Pokemon Go to roll out new updates to map
After three years, Pokemon GO is releasing upgrades to keep offering an experience that unites trainers' global adventure, the company said.
Oct 27, 2022, 14:54 PM IST
Japan's Pokemon train will take you back to your childhood—See pics
Imagine having an entire train on the Pokemon theme! Fascinating? Well, you should visit Japan then.
Aug 23, 2018, 13:50 PM IST
Pokemon Go aids in achieving a healthier lifestyle, say scientists!
Establishing its benefits further through a study, scientists have said that the popular physically-interactive game encourages exercise and reduces sedentary behaviour.
Jul 08, 2017, 17:23 PM IST
Russian blogger convicted for playing Pokemon Go in church
Ruslan Sokolovsky, a militant atheist who posted the videos on his YouTube channel, was detained in August 2016 and spent nine months in jail and under house arrest.
Inspired by Pokemon Go, Facebook pushes augmented reality
Facebook Inc is trying to seize on the technology known as augmented reality, a mix of the real and digital worlds best known from the hit smartphone game Pokemon Go, Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said on Tuesday.
Apr 19, 2017, 12:02 PM IST
More reasons to play Pokemon Go: Study says game makes users happier and friendlier!
The large pool of players presented an opportunity to capture the effects of augmented reality games.
Apr 13, 2017, 21:53 PM IST
Playing exergames boosts health – This is what researchers say!
Traditional video gaming has increased the health detriments of sedentary time. Exergames, on the other hand, require physical activity and thus, reduce the detriments of sedentary activities such as sitting.
Mar 19, 2017, 15:22 PM IST
Playing Pokemon Go can double your daily activity level, says study
Following the huge success of the game since its release last year, many have wondered whether the app offers health benefits by dragging people out of their houses for a walk around the neighbourhood.
Mar 09, 2017, 15:51 PM IST
Over 80 more Pokémon and new features are coming!
More than 80 Pokémon that were originally discovered in the Johto region in the Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver video games will start rolling out in Pokémon GO.
Feb 16, 2017, 17:25 PM IST
China not to license Pokemon Go, similar games as it weighs security risks
Nintendo`s hit smartphone app, Pokemon Go, and other augmented reality games are unlikely to be rolled out in China any time soon, after the state censor said it would not license them until potential security risks had been evaluated.
Jan 10, 2017, 14:26 PM IST
Get, Set, Go: Here are the 7 most popular gaming apps of 2016
We list you the 7 most popular must-have gaming apps so that you can experience the best.
Dec 29, 2016, 15:06 PM IST
Pokemon Go finally available on Apple Watch
Finally popular gaming sensation Pokemon Go is available on Apple Watch. On Wednesday, US-based software company and gaming app creator Niantic announced through a blog post about the availability of the game.
Dec 23, 2016, 11:50 AM IST
Jio Chat app hosts Pokemon GO channel; trainers can use it to organise Pokewalks
Reliance Jio partnered with Niantic to officially launch popular game Pokemom GO in India. The Jio Chat app will host Pokemon GO channel that will be dedicated to social aspects of the popular game.
Dec 16, 2016, 10:05 AM IST
Pokemon Go -The latest gaming sensation
Within less than a month of its launch, Nintendo's mobile game Pokemon GO took the internet, gaming and mobile world by storm.
Dec 15, 2016, 17:02 PM IST
Pokemon Go fails to boost physical activity levels; study terms benefits as 'short-lived'!
The game, which has been downloaded over 500 million times since its launch in July 2016, has just made its foray into India.
Dec 14, 2016, 20:47 PM IST
Good News! Pokemon GO finally available in India
Finally the game is making its debut in the country after making headlines all across the world for around 5 months after its official launch.
Dec 14, 2016, 09:57 AM IST
Reliance Jio delights gamers - brings Pokémon GO to India
Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (“Jio”) delights Indian gamers by bringing the sought -after, first-of-its-kind, augmented reality game ‘Pokémon GO’ to India in a partnership with Niantic, Inc. –publisher and developer of Pokémon GO in association with The Pokémon Company.
Dec 13, 2016, 19:42 PM IST
Pokémon GO: New Pokemons coming next week
Players will now be able to catch creatures like Mewtwo or even the next generation Pokemon creatures.
Dec 08, 2016, 13:19 PM IST
Sony to release over six mobile phone games next year
In a bid to overthrow Nintendo Co`s Pokemon GO as the most sought after game, Sony Corp will release as many as six smartphone games in the financial year starting April.
Dec 07, 2016, 16:24 PM IST
