Niantic

Pokémon Go restores social distancing benefits to the game

Following their removal in October, Niantic leaves buffs in place at least through June 2021

Pokémon Go's 2020 revenues estimated at $1bn so far

Niantic game on course to record its best year ever, third biggest mobile game globally

Cybercrunch 2077 and Pokémon Stay | Podcast

Latest episode available to download now, also discusses the early success of Genshin Impact

Niantic makes most Pokémon Go pandemic changes permanent

But the developer will also revert some of the game's temporary bonuses this October

Niantic teams with telecoms for 5G AR showpieces

Pokémon Go developer's "Planet-Scale AR Alliance" to create experiences with persistent AR content, other advances

Players spent $17.5m during Pokémon Go Fest 2020

Spending reached $8.9 million on event's opening day, biggest one-day revenues since 2016

Niantic donates $10,000 to the Edinburgh Fringe

Renowned festival cannot take place this year due to COVID-19 pandemic

Niantic partners with immersive theatre company Punchdrunk

Sleep No More creators to work with AR developers on multiple, unannounced projects

Niantic to promote 1,000 small businesses in Pokemon Go for free for a year

Players can nominate favorite local spots across US, Japan, Great Britain, Canada, Mexico

Niantic welcomes back Megan Quinn as new COO

Former employee leaves position at Spark Capital to return to Pokémon Go developer

Niantic acquires AR mapping company 6D.ai

Location-based game developer working on dynamic, 3D map of the world

Pokémon Go temporarily changes mechanics to reduce spread of COVID-19

Update: Mojang follows suit with changes to Minecraft Earth

Niantic and Qualcomm collaborating on augmented reality glasses

Multi-year partnership will see Pokémon Go developer working on hardware and software for new AR platform

Niantic announces Creator Program to support AR development

Pokemon Go developer also offering funding opportunities, AR development kit

Pokémon Go surpasses $3bn lifetime revenue

Niantic's augmented reality mobile game on track to break 2016 revenue record

Niantic announces Wayfarer program to improve in-game play locations

Program currently in beta for Ingress players, coming to Pokemon Go players later

Niantic agrees to combat trespassing Pokémon Go players

Developer settles class action lawsuit after three years, committing to new preventative measures

Team Rocket event pays off for Pokémon Go

Sensor Tower data puts $110m August haul in the game's top five months since launch

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite's first month revenue lags far behind Pokémon Go

Sensor Tower data shows Niantic's new game firmly in Pokémon Go's shadow

Pokemon Go has brought in $2.65b since launch

Spending remains steady as Niantic's Pokemon-catching AR adventure enters fourth year