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Pokemon Go is a free-to-play mobile game that sees players locate, catch, train and battle virtual Pokemon who can be found in real-life locations thanks to the game's use of augmented reality.
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Fourth Pokemon GO Community Day event has been announced

Pokemon Mareep shown through a smartphone as promotion for the fourth Community Day event.
Niantic have revealed details for the fourth Pokemon GO Community Day. The event will happen on Sunday, 15 April 2018. Community Day will start at 11 AM Pacific Time / 2 PM EST for North America but it is still unknown for other zones.

Pokemon GO research might lead you to a new Mythical monster - Mew

New Pokemon GO image shows the new Mythical Pokemon - Mew.
New Field Research and Special Research features are introducing new ways for trainers to earn in game rewards and catch Pokemon. Mew is one such Psychic class Pokemon and he will start appearing soon, all across the world.

Third Pokemon Go Community Day coming up soon, here are a few things you need to know

Pokemon Go Community Day promotional image on a black background.
Niantic's events for Pokemon Go were highly praised by the players, especially the Dratini one. The upcoming Pokemon Go Community day has a little less hype since it's focusing on Bulbasaur but the incentives are still top notch.

Google Maps APIs to serve as foundation for Jurassic and Walking Dead AR games

A hand holding a phone, which shows some sort of a map
The divine overlord of all things searchable, Google, has made life infinitely easier for developers of augmented reality games in the vein of Pokemon GO and Jurassic World: Alive by integrating Google Maps APIs with the Unity game engine.

Pokemon GO's Pokemon Day now live, next Community Day to feature Bulbasaur

Pikachu wearing a festive hat standing next to a Pokemon GO logo
Pokemon GO's next Community Day has been announced. The next event's rare monster will be Bulbasaur, and the resource bonus will be triple XP points. Niantic has added a festive Pikachu and some new outfits for Pokemon Day.

Pokemon GO's Legendary Week brings three ancient Legendary Pokemon and a challenge

Rayquaza, Kyogre and Groudon on Pokemon GO's Legendary Week logo
All three ancient Legendary Pokemon: Groudon, Kyogre and Rayquaza are back in Raid Battles around the world. This Legendary week has a challenge for the Trainers. The outcome will be determined by the number of monsters caught.

Pokemon GO EX Raid Battle invites have been sent out

Mewtwo posing under a Pokemon GO logo
Invites for another EX Raid Battle have been sent out. The next Battle is scheduled to happen on Monday, 26 February 2018. Niantic's recent changes to the invite criteria are in effect, which means more Trainers should receive an EX Raid pass.

Pokemon GO's next Community Day event will teach your Dragonite a new move

Pokemon GO screenshot of a Dragonite using Draco Meteor
Niantic's next Community Day event for Pokemon GO will feature Dratini. If you manage to capture and evolve the Pokemon into a Dragonite while the event is live, it will learn the powerful Draco Meteor move.

Pokemon GO's Lunar New Year event adds a new shiny and offers extra Stardust

Poochyena - a gray/black dog-like monster in Pokemon GO
Niantic have kicked off yet another event in Pokemon GO. This time it's the Lunar New Year and five "dog type" Pokemon bring extra Stardust when caught. The latest shiny is Poochyena.

Niantic added Team Rocket and Team Rainbow outfits to Pokemon GO

Team Rocket outfits for male and female trainers in Pokemon GO
Niantic have added a few more outfits to Pokemon GO. In addition to the outfits inspired by the Fisherman, Battle Girl, and Jogger trainer classes, Pokemon GO's in-game store now has Team Rainbow and Team Rocket clothes.