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How many people does it take to pick up a Pikachu?How many people does it take to pick up a Pikachu?
Pokémon Go ‘community days’ try to recapture the magic of the game’s launchPokémon Go ‘community days’ try to recapture the magic of the game’s launch
Pikachu is a gun-shooting detective now, and his game is coming to the USPikachu is a gun-shooting detective now, and his game is coming to the US
You may need to upgrade your iPhone if you want to keep playing Pokémon GoYou may need to upgrade your iPhone if you want to keep playing Pokémon Go
Watch this time-lapse of an illustrator drawing all 802 PokémonWatch this time-lapse of an illustrator drawing all 802 Pokémon
Pokémon Go iOS update will deliver more advanced augmented reality thanks to ARKitPokémon Go iOS update will deliver more advanced augmented reality thanks to ARKit
Let this Pikachu body pillow be your emotional support in 2018Let this Pikachu body pillow be your emotional support in 2018
Pikachu absolutely eviscerates Mimikyu in freestyle rap battlePikachu absolutely eviscerates Mimikyu in freestyle rap battle
Pokémon Go is getting dynamic real-world weather and 50 new pokémonPokémon Go is getting dynamic real-world weather and 50 new pokémon
Pikachu is the ambassador of Osaka, and our heartsPikachu is the ambassador of Osaka, and our hearts
The new Pokémon games on the Nintendo 3DS are the most welcoming yetThe new Pokémon games on the Nintendo 3DS are the most welcoming yet
Pikachu is talking now and it’s very upsettingPikachu is talking now and it’s very upsetting
Pokémon Go studio Niantic is making a Harry Potter AR gamePokémon Go studio Niantic is making a Harry Potter AR game
A Pikachu Talk app is coming to Google Home and Amazon Alexa devicesA Pikachu Talk app is coming to Google Home and Amazon Alexa devices
Pokémon Go’s Halloween update introduces new monsters from Ruby and SapphirePokémon Go’s Halloween update introduces new monsters from Ruby and Sapphire
How Pokémon Go helped shape the upcoming Ultra Sun and Moon on Nintendo 3DSHow Pokémon Go helped shape the upcoming Ultra Sun and Moon on Nintendo 3DS
Russia reportedly used Pokémon Go in an effort to inflame racial tensionsRussia reportedly used Pokémon Go in an effort to inflame racial tensions
Pokémon Go’s newest legendaries are traveling around the worldPokémon Go’s newest legendaries are traveling around the world
Snapchat adds a Pikachu filter for your kawaii pokémon needsSnapchat adds a Pikachu filter for your kawaii pokémon needs
Mewtwo is coming to Pokémon Go soon in new invite-only raidsMewtwo is coming to Pokémon Go soon in new invite-only raids
I just caught Mewtwo at Japan’s Pokémon Go StadiumI just caught Mewtwo at Japan’s Pokémon Go Stadium
Niantic is delaying some of its European events after Chicago’s disastrous Pokémon Go FestNiantic is delaying some of its European events after Chicago’s disastrous Pokémon Go Fest
Niantic CEO blames cellular data congestion for Pokémon Go Fest issuesNiantic CEO blames cellular data congestion for Pokémon Go Fest issues
I went to Pokémon Go Fest, and it was a disaster

The inaugural festival turned into a costly mess for Niantic

Megan Farokhmanesh
Community and fandom ruled Pokémon Go Fest amid devastating technical problemsCommunity and fandom ruled Pokémon Go Fest amid devastating technical problems
Pokémon Go gives festival attendees a free Lugia after connectivity issues plagued the eventPokémon Go gives festival attendees a free Lugia after connectivity issues plagued the event
Pokémon Go Fest gets off to disastrous start as Niantic promises refunds and $100 in PokécoinsPokémon Go Fest gets off to disastrous start as Niantic promises refunds and $100 in Pokécoins
Legendary pokémon are finally coming to Pokémon GoLegendary pokémon are finally coming to Pokémon Go
Pokémon Go’s wild first year: a timelinePokémon Go’s wild first year: a timeline
Niantic boss John Hanke on Pokémon Go’s first year and what’s nextNiantic boss John Hanke on Pokémon Go’s first year and what’s next
Pokémon Go’s developers keep finding new ways to punish cheatersPokémon Go’s developers keep finding new ways to punish cheaters
Pokémon Go’s big summer update adds cooperative raids and redesigned gymsPokémon Go’s big summer update adds cooperative raids and redesigned gyms
A proper Pokémon game is coming to the Nintendo SwitchA proper Pokémon game is coming to the Nintendo Switch
Pokémon Go will host real-life events to celebrate its anniversaryPokémon Go will host real-life events to celebrate its anniversary
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are coming to Nintendo 3DS in NovemberPokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are coming to Nintendo 3DS in November
This Pikachu plug will charge your devices, but at what cost?This Pikachu plug will charge your devices, but at what cost?
Niantic earns up to 50 cents per visit to sponsored Pokémon Go stopsNiantic earns up to 50 cents per visit to sponsored Pokémon Go stops
The new Pokémon mobile game is about training the best Magikarp you canThe new Pokémon mobile game is about training the best Magikarp you can
Let Magikarp’s new English theme song win your heartLet Magikarp’s new English theme song win your heart
Watch this dancing Pikachu get dragged mercilessly offstage for deflating mid-performanceWatch this dancing Pikachu get dragged mercilessly offstage for deflating mid-performance

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