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Read More »Pokémon fan game released on PC after almost a decade of development
Pokemon Uranium introduces more than 150 new monsters, three player characters, online battling and trading, and the new Tandor region
Read More »Gotta trademark ’em all: Making the transition from game to film
Stevens & Bolton's Tom Collins talks devs through the options when it comes to protecting their IP
Read More »Iran bans Pokémon Go over security concerns
Government body High Council of Virtual Spaces rules to outlaw app, with suggestions that a fatwa applies to the monster-catching possibly playing a part
Read More »Niantic explains shutdown of ‘aggressive’ third-party Pokémon Go apps
‘There is a range of motives here from blatant commercial ventures to enthusiastic fans but the negative impact on game resources is the same’
Read More »3DS sales up over 200 per cent as Pokémon Go phenomenon carries on
In what is becoming a now weekly MCV story, UK sales of 3DS consoles and 3DS Pokmon games continue to rise as the Pokmon Go obsession continues. According to retail sources quoting GfK figures, Nintendo was the No.1 boxed games publisher (both in units and value) last week. The firm …
Read More »Niantic faces Pokémon Go lawsuit over New Jersey trespassing
Local man says players keep asking to enter his backyard to catch Pokémon
Read More »Pokémon, Mario and Zelda headline NX ‘dream’ line-up
Nintendo is putting together a triple-A software line-up, to ensure NX flies out of the gate next year. Developer Game Freak will bring Pokmon to the platform, while Nintendo’s first party titles include the previously announced Zelda game – Breath of the Wild – and a new Mario game. All …
Read More »Pokémon Go: Five lessons for mobile game developers
Niantic's world-conquering title offers some insight into engage players around the globe, says CSA Research's Rebecca Ray
Read More »Pokemon Go Plus delayed by two months
Nintendo’s Pokemon Go Plus accessory won’t meet its July launch date, the company has confirmed. The device was initially due out in July, but will now not arrive until September. The Pokemon Go Plus is a wearable Bluetooth widget that is designed to keep users in touch with their game …
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