Category: niantic labs

‘Pokémon Go’ will roll back some of its COVID-19-related changes

[ad_1] As the coronavirus pandemic spread in the spring and summer, Pokémon Go rolled out a series of changes that made it easier for players to keep participating. Now Niantic Labs has announced that while some of the temporary bonuses it added will remain active, several of them will go away as of October 1st. […]

Niantic cancels ‘Pokémon Go’ and ‘Wizards Unite’ community days

[ad_1] Both titles, as well as Ingress, are designed to get people out and about, exploring their local area and teaming up in groups. That’s the opposite to what people should be doing in the face of a pandemic, with people urged to isolate and reduce close contact with others wherever possible. Community days even […]

‘Pokémon Go’ will let you play with your monster pals ‘soon’

[ad_1] You’ll also be able to see your monster pal follow you on the game’s map. Niantic says each Pokémon has different quirks, which will translate to different behaviors. The closer you get to your favorite Pokémon, the more in-game perks you’ll unlock. For instance, get to the “Ultra Buddy” level, and your virtual pal […]