Pokémon Go
News, coverage and analysis tracking Pokémon Go across the outlets.
Pokemon Go 10th Anniversary Twitch Drop DetailsPokemon Go is celebrating its 10th anniversary with special Twitch drops for players who tune into a broadcast on July 9, 2026. Viewers can earn various in-game items such as Rare Candies, Pokeballs, and Lucky Eggs, which will be beneficial for the upcoming GO Fest Global event.- Pokemon GO developer Niantic has new name and new logoNiantic, the developer of Pokemon GO, has been renamed Scopely Explore following its acquisition by Savvy Games Group subsidiary, Scopely. The company will continue its operations as usual ahead of Pokemon GO's 10th anniversary.
- Pokémon Go Hosting Major 10th Anniversary Broadcast This WeekPokémon Go will host a special 10th anniversary broadcast this Thursday, July 9. The specific contents of the broadcast remain undisclosed.
Pokémon GO: Road of Legends Event Lets Players Prepare for Pokémon GO Fest 2026 GlobalPokémon GO is hosting the Road of Legends event from July 6-10 to help players prepare for Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global. The event features various raid times for Legendary Pokémon and Ultra Beasts, along with bonuses like no Remote Raid Pass limits and increased Premier Ball effectiveness. Players can also purchase GO Passes for additional rewards and bonuses.
Pokemon Go July 2026 Events: Raids, Spotlight Hours, Go Fest, And MorePokemon Go is celebrating its tenth anniversary in July 2026 with a packed schedule of in-game events. The month features multiple Raid boss rotations including legendary and Mega Pokemon, weekly Spotlight Hours, a Sobble Community Day, and the global Go Fest event. Special celebrations for the anniversary, Pikachu, and Professor Willow's birthday will also take place, alongside unique Timed Research events.- Mega Skarmory Pokemon Go Raids: Weaknesses, Best Counters, And Best MovesetPokemon Go is hosting a Super Mega Raid Day on June 27 featuring Mega Skarmory. This guide provides information on Mega Skarmory's weaknesses, best counters, and optimal movesets for players participating in the raid event. The event will run from 2 to 5 PM local time, with bonuses including an increased Remote Raid Pass limit and free Raid Passes.
- Pokémon Winds and Waves Starter Creatures May Debut First in Pokémon Go, Fans BelieveFans speculate that the starter Pokémon from the upcoming game Pokémon Winds and Waves may first appear in Pokémon Go. This suggests a potential early debut for these new creatures, possibly before the main game's release in 2027.
- Pokémon Go Dataminers Discount Early Launch for Pokémon Winds and Waves Creatures, Despite Earlier HopesDataminers have cast doubt on the imminent release of new Generation 10 Pokémon, referred to as 'Winds and Waves' creatures, in Pokémon Go. This news may disappoint fans who were anticipating an earlier introduction of these new Pokémon.
- CatchCat is a Pokémon Go-like with cats that might break the Internet, but it’s a huge missed opportunityCatchCat, a new mobile game inspired by Pokémon Go, features cats and augmented reality gameplay. Despite its potential to go viral, the article suggests it represents a significant missed opportunity for the developers.
Brook Auto Catch Light Introduces New Fashion White EditionBrook Gaming has launched the new Fashion White Edition of its Brook Auto Catch Light accessory for Pokémon GO. This new version maintains the hands-free catching and PokéStop spinning features while offering a sleek white design. The device supports dual-account connectivity and USB Type-C charging, building on the success of over 60,000 units sold worldwide.
Scopely is Making a New Marvel Co-Op Gacha Action Game for Android, iOS – RumorA new Marvel co-op action RPG with gacha mechanics is reportedly in development by Scopely for Android and iOS, codenamed Project Comet. Leaks suggest early builds feature characters like Juggernaut and UI elements for combat and movement, with character designs potentially inspired by Marvel Rivals. Scopely is also rumored to be working on a co-op Witcher game for PC and mobile.
The Sunday PapersThis article rounds up several gaming-related news items and discussions. It covers how Pokémon Go data might be used for military drone training, developers discussing the creation of discovery in games, concerns about generative AI's impact on the tech industry, and an oral history of the game Spore. Additionally, it touches on gamification and data collection in relation to word puzzles and a review of C. Thi Nguyen's book 'The Score'.- No, Pokémon Go Data Isn't Being Used to Train Military Drones, Niantic Spatial InsistsNiantic has denied claims that location data collected from its game Pokémon Go is being used to train military drones. The company insists that player data is not being utilized for such purposes.
Pokémon GO scan controversy resurfaces after Niantic Spatial defense partnershipConcerns have resurfaced regarding Niantic's use of player-scanned data from Pokémon GO, following a partnership between its geospatial division, Niantic Spatial, and defense technology company Vantor. While no direct evidence links Pokémon GO scan data to military systems, Niantic Spatial's Visual Positioning System, trained on billions of player scans, is being integrated into navigation technology for GPS-denied environments, raising ethical questions about the repurposing of consumer-generated data for potential defense applications.
Pokémon Go data was used to help train AI systems being developed for military dronesData collected from the mobile game Pokémon Go is being used to train AI systems for military drones. Niantic Spatial, a division formed after Savvy Games Group acquired Niantic's gaming business, partnered with Vantor to develop a positioning solution for GPS-denied environments, utilizing ground scans from Pokémon Go as part of the AI training data. This development raises ethical concerns about the indirect contribution of players to military applications.
Pokemon Go Spotlight Hour Return & Schedule (June 2026)Scopely has announced the return of Pokémon Go's popular Spotlight Hour event, along with a schedule for June and July 2026. While previously held on Tuesdays, these one-hour events featuring special bonuses and rare Pokémon will now take place on Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time, coinciding with GO Battle Thursdays.- Dutch journalists show Pokemon Go player data are being used for military drone softwareDutch journalists have reported that data collected from Pokemon Go players, amounting to approximately 30 billion area scans since 2021, is allegedly being used by Niantic Spatial and Vantor to develop software for military drones. Vantor's software suite, Vantor Raptor, utilizes visual positioning systems to enable drone operation during electronic countermeasures, with a partnership announced in December 2025 to ensure functionality during GPS unavailability. Niantic, which sold Pokemon Go and its Niantic Spatial studio to Scopely in 2025, has a history of privacy controversies.
- Data from Pokemon GO players is now used to train US military dronesData collected from Pokemon GO players, including scans of streets, parks, and buildings, is now being utilized by the US military to train its drones. Niantic Spatial owns this real-world spatial data gathered through the game.
- Your happy Pokémon Go memories were probably used to train military dronesA recent article suggests that player data from Pokémon Go may have been used to train military drones. This raises concerns about data privacy and the potential misuse of information gathered from popular mobile games for purposes beyond entertainment.
Report: Pokemon Go video scans may have been used for AI drone trainingA report indicates that scans made by Pokémon Go players may have been sold to a military drone technology company, Vantor, through Niantic Spatial. These video scans are reportedly used to train a 3D navigation system for drones and robots, though Vantor denies using Pokémon Go data directly. Niantic stated that player data has not been sold and that their products are used responsibly.