Pokemon GO

Nintendo cuts profit forecast despite Pokemon Go success

The maker of Super Mario games and the Wii U console said Wednesday that it booked a 62.7 billion yen (USD 601.7 million) gain in April-September from its sale of the Seattle Mariners Major League Baseball team.

Oct 26, 2016, 14:23 PM IST

This could be the best reason to play Pokemon Go – it extends your life by 41 days!

As weird and strange as it may sound, playing Pokemon Go regularly may add an extra 41 days to your life, a new study has claimed.

Oct 13, 2016, 17:48 PM IST

Dutch freeze court action against Pokemon Go makers

Dutch authorities said today they have suspended plans to sue the US makers of Pokemon Go after the company deleted its virtual pets from a protected beach in The Hague.

Oct 11, 2016, 21:27 PM IST

HC notice to US firm on PIL seeking ban on Pokemon Go

The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the US-based developer of Pokemon Go on a PIL seeking ban on the location based-augmented reality game in India for "posing danger to public safety".

Sep 14, 2016, 23:42 PM IST

Does Pokemon Go hurt religious sentiments? Gujarat HC asks centre, state govt to respond

A PIL has been filed in the Gujarat High Court against developers of Pokemon Go, alleging it hurts religious sentiments of certain communities by showing eggs in places of worship.

Sep 07, 2016, 14:43 PM IST

PIL against reality game Pokemon Go for 'hurting' religious sentiments

A PIL has been filed in the Gujarat High Court against developers of the location-based augmented reality game Pokemon Go, alleging it hurts religious sentiments of certain communities by showing eggs in places of worship.

Sep 06, 2016, 23:21 PM IST

Pokemon GO surpasses $440 million gross revenue worldwide

Putting a stamp over the popularity of the game, Pokemon GO has just surpasses $440 million in worldwide gross revenue, according to app analytics firm Sensor Tower.

Sep 05, 2016, 08:40 AM IST

Japanese truck driver playing Pokemon Go kills pedestrian

A Japanese truck driver playing Pokemon Go while driving hit two women, killing one and injuring the other, in Japan`s first death related to the Nintendo Co craze.

Aug 25, 2016, 09:57 AM IST

Pokemon Go fever fading in United States

Pokemon Go is still number one mobile game in Singapore.

Aug 23, 2016, 09:40 AM IST

Pokemon Go cheaters to be banned from playing the game

People who cheat in Pokemon Go will now be banned from playing the augmented reality game, thanks to its developer which is cracking down on violators.

Aug 14, 2016, 13:09 PM IST

Pokemon Go cheaters to be banned from playing game

People who cheat in Pokemon Go will now be banned from playing the augmented reality game, thanks to its developer which is cracking down on violators.

Aug 14, 2016, 13:08 PM IST

Pokemon hunt leads to glory for Google-born Niantic

Born in Google`s shadow, Niantic strode into the spotlight with a mobile internet spin on hunting Pokemon but can the obsession with the game lead to long-term financial success?

Aug 14, 2016, 11:47 AM IST

New imaging technique could make Pokemon Go more realistic

MIT scientists have developed a new imaging technique that could help make virtual characters such as Pokemon appear to convincingly interact with real objects.

Aug 10, 2016, 12:38 PM IST

Taiwan tries to drive Pokemon Go off the road

Taiwan has demanded the developers of Pokemon Go make its highways off limits for the augmented reality game after more than 1,200 people were caught playing while driving.

Aug 10, 2016, 10:42 AM IST

No more 'Pokemon Go' at Hiroshima atomic bomb memorial

It was a bit touch and go for Hiroshima officials, but the atomic bomb memorial park in the western Japanese city is now Pokemon No.

Aug 08, 2016, 12:57 PM IST

Hundreds of drivers in Taiwan fined after Pokemon Go launch

Nearly 350 drivers in Taiwan were slapped with fines for playing on their phones after Pokemon Go launched on the island, which has already resulted in broken legs and museum bans.

Aug 08, 2016, 11:09 AM IST

Hundreds of Taiwan drivers fined after Pokemon Go launch

Nearly 350 drivers in Taiwan were slapped with fines for playing on their phones after Pokemon Go launched on the island, which has already resulted in broken legs and museum bans.

Aug 08, 2016, 10:56 AM IST

Driver caught playing Pokemon Go in Malaysia, issued summon

A 32-year-old man in Malaysia has been issued a police summon for playing Pokemon Go while driving, in the first such case just two days after the popular augmented reality game was launched in the country.

Aug 08, 2016, 10:40 AM IST

Young man killed while playing Pokemon at tourist attraction

A 20-year-old man was shot to death while playing "Pokemon Go" at a tourist attraction along San Francisco's waterfront, authorities and a family friend said on Sunday.

Aug 08, 2016, 09:55 AM IST

Pokemon Go fans shocked after update resets their progress

Hundreds of Pokemon Go fans were left in disbelief after an update reset the widely popular augmented reality game, wiping out three weeks worth of Pokemon catching.

Aug 07, 2016, 17:14 PM IST