Pokemon GO developer Niantic is using player data to train new AI model

The Large Geospatial Model aims to connect the digital world to the physical world more seamlessly. What is a Large Geospatial Model? How is Pokemon GO related to all this? For this to work, though, Niantic needs a lot of data to feed the AI model. According to Niantic, the VPS also allows our phones to pinpoint exact locations with “centimeter-level accuracy.” What makes Niantic’s VPS unique? So far: This is done by compressing thousands of images into lightweight neural data....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Tara Clements

Pokemon Go developer Niantic reportedly laying off staff and cancelling games

Image: Niantic Niantic needs another hit like Pokemon Go, but it hasnt found one yet. Pokemon Gocreator Niantic is reportedly laying off staff and cancelling multiple games it has in development. Unfortunately, Niantic has not managed to capture a similar level of success with its subsequent releases. In 2019, the developer launched Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. In 2022, the game was shut down due to a dwindling playerbase.

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 68 words · Heather Sanders

Pokemon Legends: Z-A shows off open world city gameplay, confirms late 2025 release

This year’s big Pokemon game has been unveiled. Players will be able to explore the city and engage in real-time combat. At the center of Lumiose stands Prism Tower, the very symbol of the city. Players will visit Lumiose City during their travels, and stay in an old hotel named Hotel Z. These friends include either Urbaine or Taunie, only one of whom will appear depending on the players appearance....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 152 words · Rachel Henry

Pokemon Presents reveals Pokemon Champions, a Pokemon battle-focused multiplayer game

During the Pokemon Presents stream, Nintendo announced a new Pokemon battle-focused game called Pokemon Champions. Pokemon Champions also supports the use of Pokemon Home as a hub. The feature will most likely be used to support players who use mobile devices to play the new game. However, not all Pokemon will be available when the game launches. It will most likely get regular updates to bring in more Pokemon from the franchise’s many available generations....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Karen Reed

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet announce two-part expansion with new region

This weeksPokemon Presentsrevealed an upcoming expansion forPokemon Scarlet and Violettitled The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. Get it?). The Indigo Disk will launch later in the year, and it includes a new Legendary called Terapagos. Heres what The Teal Masks Legendary Ogerpon looks like: And heres The Indigo Disks Terapagos:

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 50 words · James Valdez

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet announced with trio of new Gen 9 starters

Much like Pokemon Legends: Arceus, these games will be set in a large open-world environment. Fuecoco is, The laid-back Fire Croc Pokemon that does things at its own pace. Quaxly is, The earnest and tidy Duckling Pokemon. So a cat, crocodile or duck - those are your choices. Im going with the green cat, personally. The Pokemon Company has had an unbelievably busy few months lately.

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 66 words · Susan Russo

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet launch in November with four player co-op

Check out the trailer below: Theres a lot of information to dig into here. Right off the bat, it looks like were getting version-specific professors for the first time. Violets professor is named Turo, and he wears a futuristic bodysuit with a pretty slick hairdo. Both professors wear labcoats, because of science reasons. The next big version difference is predictable: different legendaries. Pokemon Scarlet gets the legendary Koraidon, a big red lizard with a tire inexplicably strapped to its chest....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Carla Green

Pokemon Sleep impressions: Why catch Pokemon when you can catch some Zs?

Playing Pokemon Sleep is like adopting a Tamagotchi that feeds on sleep and personal data. Pokemon is one of the biggest and strangest media franchises in existence. Your options are not just endless, but always multiplying. Either way, Im a Pokemon fan and I write about video games. To its credit, Pokemon Sleep packages all this data for the player in a very simple way. Once theyre your friends, theyll get to work around camp to gather berries and cooking ingredients....

April 26, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Alexander Jones

Pokemon TCG Pocket announces upcoming booster packs, card trading, and other major features

Good news for those with growing collections more types of cards are on the way! This should be especially exciting for players who enjoy opening multiple packs daily to collect rare and powerful cards. In addition, the development team has confirmed plans for several in-game events. These will include daily packs and limited-time rewards designed to keep players engaged. Which booster packs do you want to see next?

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 68 words · Victoria Walters

Pokemon TCG Pocket developers announce trading rework after facing criticism

Pokemon TCGs trading feature has not been a hit among fans. Unfortunately, the update did go down well among the playerbase. These tokens can be obtained by trashing any duplicate cards players might have in their collection. A slowly-refilling well of Trade Stamina is also required to make a trade on top of the tokens. Thats not all, though. Additionally, getting ahold of Trade Tokens is its own grind. Naturally, players revolted against these trading mechanics, which were perceived to be predatory at best....

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Megan Richardson

Pokemon TCG Pocket launches this October, mobile pre-registration now open

Image: The Pokemon Company The Pokemon TCG Pocket mobile game is now open for pre-registration. Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocketfinally has a release date. Pokemon TCG Pocket is now open for pre-registration onthe Google Play Storeandthe App Store. Pokemon TCG Pocket launches on October 30, 2024.

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 46 words · Jacob Peck

Pokemon TCG Pocket releases Arceus-themed card pack: Triumphant Light

Heres everything we know about the newest expansion. Another mini expansion has arrived in Pokemon TCG Pocket, and this time its all about Arceus. The size of the expansion is comparable to Mythical Island mini expansion released in December 2024. This set introduces Arceus ex alongside a selection of Sinnoh-focused cards. What cards are included in Triumphant Light? For more details on everything announced at Pokemon Presents, clickhere.

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 68 words · William Ramirez

Pokemon TCG Pocket takes off with $12 million earned in just four days

Image: The Pokemon Company Pokemon TCG Pocket is already a hit on mobile devices. Plus, all this success comes before future content updates have even begun to roll out for the game. As long as they double-check to access every day, they wont be left too far behind. Pokemon TCG Pocket is out nowon iOS and Android devices.

April 26, 2025 · 1 min · 58 words · Lisa Martinez