Niantic

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

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