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· Bryan Ke
‘Pokemon Go’ players revealed to have been training game developer’s new AI model
“Pokemon Go” developer Niantic announced its new AI model on Nov. 12, created using data players have sent over the years. The large geospatial model (LGM), built using the San Francisco-based studio’s visual positioning system (VPS), helps computers “perceive, comprehend and…
· Ryan General
Fendi x Frgmnt x Pokémon collab celebrates Year of the Dragon
Set to debut at Fendi boutiques on Jan. 4, 2024, the collaboration features Dragon-type Pokémon characters such as Dragonite, Dratini and Dragonair on Fendi classics like the Peekaboo, the Shopper and the Baguette
· Michelle De Pacina
LAPD releases video of officers ignoring robbery call to play ‘Pokémon Go’ instead
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released video footage showing two officers playing “Pokémon Go” in their squad car after ignoring a robbery call in 2017. The video: In the roughly three-hour video, officers Louis Lozano and Eric Mitchell can be heard talking about…
· Carl Samson
Pokémon, Van Gogh Museum collab in the works
A collaboration between The Pokémon Company and the Amsterdam-based Van Gogh Museum is underway, according to a teaser video released on Tuesday. What it is: What the collaboration entails is still unknown — more information will be available on Sept. 28. In the teaser, Pikachu…
· Bryan Ke
Pokémon Go Fest 2023 kicks off in New York City
After catching ‘em all in London and Osaka, Japan, Pokémon Go Fest 2023 is now set to kick off in New York City on Friday. Key details: First held in Chicago in July 2017, the annual real-world event is currently being celebrated throughout the entire month of August, with…
· Carl Samson
Ex-employee sues ‘Pokémon Go’ maker Niantic for creating ‘boys club,’ paying her $10K less
A former employee at Niantic, Inc., the developer of “Pokémon Go,” is suing the San Francisco-based company for its work culture that allegedly disadvantages women and women of color, according to reports. The allegations: The ex-staff member, identified only as Jane Doe and…
· Isa Peralta
‘Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’ gym leaders reimagined in pixel art goes viral
A Japanese artist has gone viral for creating a GIF that features several “Pokémon Scarlet” and “Pokémon Violet” gym leaders using pixel art. On Feb. 28, Twitter user @Roncally_Hayate shared their unique bitmap versions of characters Larry, Grusha, Ryme, Tulip, Brassius, Katy,…
· Daniel Anderson
Ash Ketchum, Pikachu pass the torch to new ‘Pokémon’ protagonists after 25 years
After 25 years in the spotlight, Pikachu and trainer Ash Ketchum will no longer be the protagonists of the “Pokémon” TV series. On Friday, the Pokémon Company shared a teaser trailer to announce a new TV series and signal the end of Ash and Pikachu’s time as the franchise’s main…
· Grace Kim
Pokémon x Squishmallows collaboration unveiled at San Diego Comic Con
A collaboration between Squishmallows and The Pokémon Company made its debut at San Diego Comic Con 2022, and first-look images of the latest line are here. Pokémon’s global brand manager at the Squishmallow company Jazwares, Aaron Margolin, posted images of Pikachu and Gengar…
· Daniel Anderson
Gotta wear ’em all: Pokémon and Amazon team up to launch T-shirt subscription box
Amazon has listed an official Pokémon T-shirt subscription box collaboration on their site, offering subscribers different Pokémon-themed cotton shirts delivered each month. The subscription, which, according to Amazon, is “created and curated by Pokémon,” is being offered at…
· Michelle De Pacina
Japanese Cemetery Park in Singapore asks ‘Pokémon Go’ hunters to stay away
The Japanese Cemetery Park in Hougang, Singapore, has a sign prohibiting visitors from hunting Pokémon through the mobile game “Pokémon Go.” The memorial park has held the remains of Japanese civilians, soldiers, prostitutes and convicted war criminals since the 20th century.…
· Bryan Ke
‘Got that ‘come over’ text but she lives in Celadon City’: ‘Tweet like Pokémon were real’ game goes viral
Ever wonder what would happen if Pokémon were actually real? A viral Twitter game may have the answer as people are now sharing their “real life” encounters with these majestic creatures. Let the games begin: Twitter user @nellychilling started the “Tweet like Pokémon were real”…
· Bryan Ke
New Pokémon trading card game will allow trainers to battle each other online and on the go
On Monday, the Pokémon Company officially announced a new free-to-play digital version of their trading card game set to be released on Android, iOS, Mac and PC. Updated format: The new game called “Pokémon Trading Card Game Live” will allow its players to collect cards and…
· Ryan General
Taiwan’s Pokémon Go Grandpa Stopped From Hunting After Earthquake Alarm Glitch Hits His 72 Phones
Taiwan’s biggest Pokémon Go fan spent nearly half an hour turning off the excessive alarms caused by a glitch in the government’s earthquake alert system. Chen San-yuan, a 71-year-old Pokémon Go trainer, made global headlines for the growing number of mobile phones he used to…
· Ryan General
Pokémon Go Trainer, 56, Arrested for Brawling With Another Trainer, 55, Over Control of Gym
Two middle-aged Pokémon GO trainers in Japan engaged in an “offline battle,” resulting in the arrest of the instigator of the fight. Not-so-friendly match: What began as a competition for control over the same Pokémon GO gym, ended in an altercation between 56-year-old Kento…
· Ryan General
Fan Creates Unreal Life-Sized Pokémon Out of Legos
A Pokémon superfan impressed the internet with Lego builds that brought the user’s favorite pocket monsters to life. An image featuring life-sized Lego statues of Pikachu, Eevee, Charmander, Togepi, Ditto and Geodude appeared on Reddit last week, generating quite a buzz among…
· Bryan Ke
Neighbors Give Apology Cake to Family After Calling Cops on Them For Playing ‘Pokémon Go’
A mother and daughter in Minnesota received a cake as an apology after their neighbors called the police on them while out playing “Pokémon Go” during COVID-19 lockdown. Amy Kellems shared her experience on Facebook on April 11 after she received a “Pokémon” cake from her…
· Carl Samson
Hong Kong Protesters Are Now Using ‘Pokémon Go!’ and Tinder to Organize Marches
Hong Kong protesters are now coming up with innovative ways to organize themselves against the city’s controversial extradition bill. Activists are now allegedly using apps such as Tinder and “Pokémon Go!” to communicate in preparation for demonstrations, as well as Apple’s…
· Ryan General
Guard Who Murdered Grandpa Playing Pokémon Go Gets 30 Years in Prison
Johnathan Cromwell, a former security guard in Virginia accused of killing a 60-year-old grandfather playing Pokémon Go, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. On January 26, 2017, Chinese immigrant Jiansheng Chen was shot multiple times by Cromwell while he was out playing…
· Bryan Ke
Legendary ‘Pokemon Go’ Grandpa Gets Hired By Asus to Be a Phone Ambassador
Remember that super awesome, legendary Taiwanese grandpa who roams the streets on his bike filled with smartphones, playing “Pokemon Go”? Well, he has now found a new gig as Asus’ phone ambassador. The 70-year-old grandpa, Chen San-yuan, has been named an Asus phone ambassador…