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Pokémon Go. Soon, you'll be able to tackle "Research Tasks." Essentially, they're fetch-quests like you'd find in a typical RPG. The first of these tasks relate to uncovering the legendary Mew Pokemon, which might eventually lead to you being able to catch it.

After giving us a sneak peek of its revamp called Ingress Prime late last year, the Niantic has revealed that it's hosting 48 free real-world events for the hidden-reality sci-fi game in 2018 and 2019. They'll take place around the globe, adding layers of mystery in augmented reality to cities...

Niantic looks to be making an investment for the future, as it's just purchased Escher Reality, a startup specializing in backend (read: multiplayer) solutions for VR.

In addition to Niantic's Harry Potter: Wizards Unite AR game that's coming out at some point over the next 12 months, we'll also be getting a mobile RPG title in the form of Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery. This game was first announced in mid-December, and now we have an even better idea of what...

Niantic has announced a new event for Pokemon Go called Community Days, where you'll be able to catch specific Pokemon with special moves for a few hours each day.

Ingress is getting a big update soon. Called Ingress Prime, it'll be released as an update to the existing Ingress game when it's ready for primetime. The game will still play mostly the same as the current version, but it'll come with upgraded visuals and new angle of storytelling, as well as a...

After the Global Catch Challenge was completed, Niantic had another surprise in store for Pokemon Go players: it unlocked the chance to catch the legendary Pokemon Ho-Oh. It will be available at gym raid locations through December 12th.

Niantic has detailed forthcoming changes to raids in Pokemon Go. Changes will include new rewards, new mechanics, new eligible raid locations, and more.

Pokemon's latest go calls on trainres to collectively catch 3 billion Pokemon to gain access to Farfetch'd. 500 million Pokemon have already been caught in under 2 days.

Today Niantic Labs has announced it has acquired Evertoon, an animation startup company. The official blog post says the folks at Evertoon will help build a social community for Pokemon Go players.

Niantic CEO John Hanke believes AR technology won't reach it's full potential until it's built into glasses.

Niantic has announced a new contest for Pokemon Go players to capture the best AR photography. The contest is open until October 25th.

According to Niantic CTO Phil Keslin, the company will develop a game that players can interact with in a more natural manner.

Niantic has announced that Pokemon GO events in Europe are back on schedule after the company had to delay them to improve the attractions following a disastrous Chicago event. It begins with France, Spain and Germany for a Safari Zone get-together on the 16th.

Pokemon Go players now have the chance to find Raikou, Entei and Suicune, originally from the Johto region in different areas of the world. This event lasts from now until September 30th.

Pokemon Go Fest did not go well, with technical issues and cell coverage problems preventing many players from participating at the event's Chicago location in Grant Park. That experience has halted plans for similar events in Europe.

Pokemon Go Fest attendees are angry that Niantic's first event in Chicago kicked off so poorly. Now they're seeking legal action against the developer.

Niantic says mobile congestion and technical issues with their client are the reason the Pokemon Go Fest in Chicago failed so spectacularly.

After server issues plagued the Pokemon Go Fest in Chicago, Niantic has announced it will refund ticket costs to all attendees and give them $100 in PokeCoins to spend in the game.

Pokémon Go is finally getting legendary monsters. Starting this weekend, trainers around the world will be able to catch their first legendary Pokémon. Pokémon Go Fest attendees will get first dibs on legendary monsters at the Saturday, July 22 event after completing an Epic Raid Battle where...

Niantic has revealed more details about its game's first birthday celebration. Apparently, you can participate in the event no matter where you are in the world by working with the participants at Grant Park during three Challenge Windows that will take place throughout the day.

Niantic Labs has explained how it will handle Pokemon Go cheaters now that the games latest update is available to download.

Pokemon Go has exceeded 750 million downloads since the game launched in July of last year. The game crossed the 500 million mark in September of last year, so this 250m worth of growth has been much slower.

Pokemon Go has been around for nearly a year now and to celebrate, Niantic is holding several events. An in-game Solstice Event starts on June 13th and will see more fire and ice type Pokemon, as well as huge XP bonuses for throwing accurately and discounted Lucky Eggs. A real-world Pokemon Go...

Niantic has supposedly mentioned that Pokemon Go's next big update lands this July. The update is expected to bring new game mechanics like gym raids, PvP, and trading. It may also bring us the first of the legendary Pokemon.