Pokemon Go

Since 2016, gamers have been trying to “Catch ‘Em All” on the mobile game “Pokemon Go.” The popular game is one of many ways the Pokemon brand has expanded throughout its 25+ year history of video games, consumer products, trading cards and more. Here’s a look at...

Video game company Nintendo Co (OTC: NTDOY) got its start in 1889 as a playing card company. The company would transform into a video game giant in the 1970s and go on to be one of the most recognizable companies in the world. Here's a look at how the stock has performed since Pokémon...

Fans of augmented reality games may have another creature to catch after years of chasing Pikachu and other Pokemon on the mobile game “Pokemon Go.” A new game from Snapchat will have gamers chasing ghosts. What Happened: The first augmented reality game from Snapchat, owned by parent...

The gaming company that brought the successful “Pokemon Go” mobile app to life has its sights set on a professional sports league with a similar goal of getting people outside to play. What Happened: Niantic is working on a licensed game from the National Basketball Association (NBA)...

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The company behind the Pokemon Go augmented reality (AR) game, Niantic, has partnered with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) rewards application Fold to launch a Bitcoin-hunting AR game. What Happened: The two firms will launch Fold AR on Nov 23. In the game, players will ...

The company behind the massively successful mobile game “Pokemon Go” has seen its valuation increase over the years. A recent funding round could help the company become a major player in the growing market that is the metaverse. What Happened: Niantic raised $300 million in a...

I spent the weekend catching “Dogemons,” cute creatures littered around Tokyo while playing the augmented reality game “Dogemon Go,” which promises to reward users with Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE).  The Gameplay: Braving torrential rains and ignoring a flood warning issued...

Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) fans can now catch the cryptocurrency as prey along with virtual creatures called “Dogemons” Go Dogemon Go: An augmented reality or AR game called “Dogemon Go" lets players catch virtual characters called Dogemons and if they are particularly...

In 2016, the hit mobile game Pokemon Go was released and saw millions of people download the game and head outdoors to attempt to “Catch ‘Em All.” The game has continued to be a hit and even passed $1 billion in revenue in 2020, its best year since launching. Pokemon Go celebrated...

One of the sectors to see massive growth during the COVID-19 pandemic was video games. The strong year-over-year increase in spending in the sector created optimism for many companies but also created some tough comparable sales. Strong second-quarter growth in the sector could show that the strong...

One of the most well-known video game franchises could soon have a live-action show to go with it. What Happened: Pokémon Company, which celebrated its 25th anniversary this year, could be part of a continued focus from Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) to expand its family and anime offerings, two...

The company responsible for one of the most popular mobile games of the last decade will turn its efforts to creating a game based on the popular Transformers brand. What Happened: Niantic Labs, the company best-known for creating “Pokemon Go,” is creating “Transformers: Heavy...

True crime is the most popular genre of content. That’s according to Emmy award-winning producer Neil Mandt and media veteran Lauren Mandt, the couple behind CrimeDoor, an augmented reality app that recreates crime scenes. In a discussion on how to provide victims of crime a voice, the Mandt...

The mobile game “Pokémon Go” was one of the hottest topics in 2016 and got millions of people around the world outside to interact with the game. Niantic Labs, which created the game, announced a new partnership with Nintendo to bring additional titles to launch. What Happened:...