Niantic

Niantic acquires Hoss

Pokémon Go creator picks up API solution developer to help with expansion and launch of AR creator toolkit

Niantic will shut down soft-launched Catan: World Explorers this November

Pokémon Go studio will remove app from stores and stop real-money purchases as project

Niantic acquires 3D mobile scanning app Scaniverse

Acquisition will further enable Niantic developers and users to create a 3D map of the world using smartphones

Niantic responds to Pokémon Go fan pushback over rollback of COVID updates

Company acknowledges the benefits of the update and says it is “addressing specific concerns” regarding interaction range

Pokémon Go's lifetime revenue hits $5 billion

Niantic's title has generated $641.6 million in the first half of 2021 alone

Niantic rolls back some of Pokémon Go's COVID-19 changes

The developer will be introducing new exploration bonuses in the coming months, rewarding players for playing outside

Niantic launches Black Developers Initiative, offers funding and mentorship

Pokémon Go developer continues efforts to support underrepresented Black developers in creating new AR games

Niantic acquires community gaming platform Mayhem

San Francisco gaming start-up to bring more social gaming experience to Pokemon Go maker

Niantic donated a total of $7m in 2020 to Black Lives Matter charities

At least $5 million more is pledged to funding new games and AR projects from Black developers

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