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Over a thousand Pokémon Go players gathered in Times Square to participate in a special in-game event to defeat the legendary Pokémon Mewtwo. The event highlights the game's continued ability to draw large crowds for coordinated in-game activities.
"It was like being back in 2016" Pokémon Go celebrates 10th anniversary by recreating the original trailer's Times Square Mewtwo raid
Pokémon Go celebrated its 10th anniversary by recreating the original trailer's Times Square Mewtwo raid event. Over 1,000 players participated in a community raid battle against Mega Mewtwo Y, with player avatars and Pokémon appearing on the surrounding Times Square screens. The event also featured in-game countdowns and raids/spawns representing each year of the game's release.
Pokemon GO 10th anniversary event featured 1,500-person Mega Mewtwo Y raid in Times Square
Pokemon GO celebrated its 10th anniversary with a massive in-person event in Times Square, New York, featuring a Mega Raid battle against Mega Mewtwo Y with over 1,500 trainers participating. Despite some connection issues affecting a portion of the participants, the event was a significant milestone, with all trainers who caught Mewtwo receiving one with maxed-out stats. This event precedes the global Pokemon GO Fest, which will introduce Mega Mewtwo Y and Mega Mewtwo X to all regions.
Pokémon Go 10 Year Anniversary Celebration Livestream — Updating Live
Pokémon Go is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special livestream event. The article will provide live coverage of all announcements and surprises revealed during the broadcast.
Everything Announced at the Pokémon Go 10 Year Anniversary Celebration Livestream
Pokémon Go held a special livestream to celebrate its 10th anniversary, announcing various updates and surprises. The event covered all the key announcements and reveals as they happened during the broadcast.
Niantic is rebranding the Pokemon Go games division under Scopely as Scopely Explore
Niantic has rebranded its games division to Scopely Explore following its sale to Savvy Games' Scopely. This rebranding aims to emphasize the exploration aspect of games like Pokemon Go, Monster Hunter Now, and Pikmin Bloom. The change is largely cosmetic, with development continuing under the new name over the next few weeks.
Pokemon GO 10th anniversary broadcast announced
Niantic has announced a 10th anniversary broadcast for Pokemon GO, scheduled for Thursday, July 9th. The live stream will feature community content creators and detail the company's plans to celebrate the mobile game's decade-long run on iOS and Android.
Pokemon Go 10th Anniversary Twitch Drop Details
Pokemon 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 logo
Niantic, 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 Week
Pokémon 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 Global
Pokémon 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 More
Pokemon 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 Moveset
Pokemon 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 Go Dataminers Discount Early Launch for Pokémon Winds and Waves Creatures, Despite Earlier Hopes
Dataminers 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.
Pokémon Winds and Waves Starter Creatures May Debut First in Pokémon Go, Fans Believe
Fans 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.
CatchCat is a Pokémon Go-like with cats that might break the Internet, but it’s a huge missed opportunity
CatchCat, 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 Edition
Brook 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 – Rumor
A 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 Papers
This 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 Insists
Niantic 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.