Pokemon Go

Pokemon Go has had the most successful year in 2019 despite the massive initial hype back when it launched and the subsequent slump. At almost $900 million is microtransaction revenue, it properly outclassed Niantic's newer attempts.

Niantic have posted their plans for the next Community Day in Pokemon GO and we now know it features Piplup, Penguin-like Water-type Pokemon, and what seems to be a first for the game - different schedule for different hemispheres.

Pokemon Go's Adventure Sync Hatchathon is now back. The event will end on 16 January, but until then you will have ample opportunity to hatch and encounter some party hat-wearing Pokemon. There is a slew of features and bonuses also available.

Pokemon Go was released in the summer of 2016. The game launched with approximately 150 species of Pokemon. Three years later, the number of species in Pokemon Go is closer to 500. During the years, the game has seen a number of updates and global events.

With 2019 coming to an end, Pokemon Go is already ramping up to bring us more events and rewards in the New Year. 2020 will see a new Special Research event, the return of some special Lapras, the Adventure Sync Hatchathon and more.

Niantic have unleashed the Pokemon Go Holiday event upon the players and the latter group is now reporting new lineups for Team Go Rocket leaders, new Gen 5 Pokemon and some new Shiny Shadow Pokemon.

Niantic have revealed their plans for Pokemon Go in December 2019. Players will get to hunt new legendary Pokemon and special Pokemon in holiday costumes Pikachu, Raichu, and Pichu wearing beanies.

Chen San Yuan is a 70-year old grandpa from Taiwan that has a neverending love for Niantic's AR game Pokemon Go. He packed his bike with 45 smartphones, transforming it to a proper Pokemon Go mount.

Pokemon Go is celebrating the end of 2019 with a special two-day event next month. The event will feature Community Day encounters and bonuses on Saturday, 14 December and Sunday, 15 December 2019.

Japanese Pokemon Go player going by the name Kyarorina showed extreme dedication in Pokemon Go. His long efforts resulted in the player catching her one-millionth Pokemon recently.