Pokémon GO

After a test run via an April Fools' joke on Google Maps, Pokemon GO was released to the public in the summer of 2016. The AR mobile app saw unparalleled success and continues to be one of the largest mobile games in the world, pulling in billions for developer Niantic.

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Pokemon Go Tag Page Cover Art
Augmented Reality
RPG
Released
July 6, 2016
Developer(s)
Niantic
Publisher(s)
Niantic
Engine
Unity
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
Yes
Cross Save
Yes
Franchise
Pokemon

Pokémon GO is an immersive open-world multiplayer RPG that enables you to live your own RPG adventure in augmented reality. Find and evolve all Pokémon and battle with other players in AR online in this multiplayer adventure RPG.

COMPLETE YOUR POKÉDEX AND INCREASE YOUR TRAINER LEVEL!
Catch your favourite Pokémon as you explore the open world in augmented reality, trade them with other Trainers, or get the chance to catch a Pokémon after winning a Raid. You can also collect Pokémon by hatching eggs through walking! Evolve your Pokémon in your Pokédex, gain levels to catch more powerful Pokémon and earn adventure rewards during a Raid in multiplayer or online PvP battle.

EXPERIENCE THE ADVENTURE IN MULTIPLAYER AND PvP!
Start your own adventure and challenge other Trainers online in PvP during epic Gym battles or in the GO Battle League. You can also enjoy multiplayer by facing off with other players in PvP battles to win rewards, or team up with other Trainers for a chance to catch Pokémon after a Raid Battle.

CREATE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE!
Customise your avatar, join one of the three teams and pick your Buddy Pokémon from your Pokédex to journey by your side in this AR adventure RPG.

SWITCH BETWEEN THE REAL WORLD AND THE VIRTUAL WORLD WITH THE AR+ MODE!
Bring the RPG to the real world and search for Pokémon in locations around you. With the AR+ mode, Pokémon appear right in front of you — Catch it with your PokéBall and add it to your Pokédex.

Catch your favourite Pokémon in AR as you explore the world and battle online with other Trainers in PvP and Raid battles.

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Pokemon GO Diancie Global - All Glitz and Glam Special Research Tasks And Rewards

Pokemon GO players can complete the Diancie Global Glitz and Glam Special Research and event-exclusive Field Research by following this guide.

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Pokemon GO: Sawk Raid Guide - Counters, Weaknesses & More

Before challenging Sawk Raids in Pokemon GO, Trainers will need to consider the weaknesses, resistances, and counters for this Pokemon.

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Pokemon GO: Throh Raid Guide - Counters, Weaknesses & More

In Pokemon GO, players looking to participate in Throh Raids can prepare their teams by considering the weaknesses and best counters for this Pokemon.

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Pokemon GO: Best Moveset For Diancie and Mega Diancie

For players looking to make the most out of Diancie in combat, here are the best movesets for Diancie and Mega Diancie in Pokemon GO.

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Pokemon GO: Heatmor Raid Guide - Counters, Weaknesses & More

Pokemon GO players who are seeking out Heatmor Raid guides will need to know the key weaknesses and best counters for this Pokemon in advance.

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Pokemon GO: Seviper Raid Guide - Counters, Weaknesses & More

Knowing the best counters and weaknesses for Seviper in Pokemon GO will enable you to have the most success when taking it on during Raid battles.

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New Pokemon Go Player Reaches Level 50 in Incredibly Short Amount of Time

A Pokemon GO player reaches the coveted level 50, and impresses other trainers by revealing how quickly they achieved this feat.

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Pokemon GO Fans' 'Biggest Complaint' Has Nothing to Do With New Avatar System

A Pokemon GO player stirs conversation with fellow gamers, discussing a major complaint about one of the game's core systems.

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Pokemon GO Fans Accuse the Game of 'Misleading Marketing'

Some unhappy Pokemon GO fans accuse the popular mobile game of 'misleading marketing' when it tries to sell some specific items.