This ‘Pokémon GO’ Easter egg lets you start the game with Pikachu
When you start "Pokémon GO," you're asked to choose between Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur. However, this Easter egg lets you start the game with Pikachu instead. Find out how.Follow TI: On...
View ArticleA psychologist explains why we need to 'catch 'em all' in 'Pokémon GO'
The immensely popular mobile game "Pokémon GO" has people running all over the world to track down and capture 151 characters from the series. But why are we doing it? We spoke with a psychologist to...
View ArticleHow to become a 'Pokémon GO' gym master
If you've been swept up in the recent cultural wave that is Pokémon GO, then you'll realize that gyms are not always the easiest to take down. That's because Niantic, the game's developer, doesn't tell...
View ArticleI spent 37 consecutive days playing 'Pokémon GO' — here's what I did to catch...
Despite its flaws, "Pokémon GO" is a lot of fun and very addicting. I've been playing the game since day one and finally captured all of the possible 142 Pokémon available in the United States (except...
View ArticleThis new update in 'Pokémon GO' will change how you play the game
You may have caught them all by now, but are they strong enough to take over your nearest gym? The most recent update for "Pokémon GO" includes a new appraisal feature, which will you help you...
View ArticleHow to battle at gyms and win in 'Pokémon Go'
So, you've been playing "Pokémon GO" and you've crested level five. Congrats! You can now join one of the three teams in the game (GO TEAM VALOR WOOOOO!) and start battling in gyms. This is, in so many...
View ArticleSiri has a lot of weird responses when you ask it about 'Pokémon GO'
It's not just humans that are obsessed with "Pokémon GO." Apple's Siri also has quite a bit to say about the popular augmented reality game. Ask her if she likes it, and you will get around 15...
View ArticleHere's how to choose a Buddy Pokémon once you download the newest Pokémon Go...
The latest update to Pokémon Go is in the process of rolling out. The biggest change is the new ability to select one of your Pokémon to be your "Buddy," which will make them show up next to your...
View ArticleHere's how far you have to walk each Pokemon in Pokemon Go's new 'Buddy System'
The long-awaited "Pokemon Go" update, featuring the new Buddy Pokemon companion system, is finally here. Niantic officially released the update on Tuesday after two excruciating weeks of teasing and...
View ArticleThis map shows you where to find any Pokémon in ‘Pokémon GO'
If you've been swept up in the recent cultural wave that is Pokémon Go, then you'll realize that finding rare Pokémon is extremely difficult. This is mostly because the game's tracking system is...
View ArticleThese are the biggest problems with 'Pokémon GO' right now
Despite taking the world by storm since its launch earlier this month, "Pokémon GO" has some serious issues. You wouldn't be entirely wrong to call the game "broken" on several counts.It's a nod to how...
View ArticlePopular Pokémon site PokéVision is down — here’s the next best thing
A popular tool for tracking down rare Pokémon in "Pokémon GO" has been taken offline, and players are not very happy about it. Fortunately there are some alternatives that are still working. One in...
View Article6 'Pokémon GO' tips only power users know about
Turn yourself into a "Pokémon GO" master with these tips.Follow TI: On FacebookSEE ALSO: LIVE: Theranos is presenting its data in front of scientists for the first timeJoin the conversation about this...
View ArticleThe Netflix of mobile gaming has launched (NFLX)
This story was delivered to BI Intelligence Apps and Platforms Briefing subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here.M-commerce accelerator Upstream has launched a new HTML5-based gaming...
View ArticleThis new iPhone app will help you easily catch specific Pokémon
Are you tried of catching Pidgey and Rattata? A new iPhone app called "Go Radar" let's you track down specific Pokémon in real-time, so you can focus on what's important. It's fairly easy to use, and...
View ArticleA rare Pokémon caused a huge stampede in Central Park
Finding a Snorlax in "Pokémon GO" is no easy feat. It can appear anywhere and it only lasts for a short amount of time. So when one does pop up somewhere, it has the power to create quite a mob. This...
View ArticleThis ‘Pokémon GO’ Easter egg lets you start the game with Pikachu
When you start "Pokémon GO," you're asked to choose between Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur. However, this Easter egg lets you start the game with Pikachu instead. Find out how.Follow TI: On...
View ArticleA psychologist explains why we need to 'catch 'em all' in 'Pokémon GO'
The immensely popular mobile game "Pokémon GO" has people running all over the world to track down and capture 151 characters from the series. But why are we doing it? We spoke with a psychologist to...
View ArticleMobile game developers are turning to chat apps
This story was delivered to BI Intelligence Apps and Platforms Briefing subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here.Tech companies are increasingly looking to chat apps as the next...
View ArticleHow to become a 'Pokémon GO' gym master
If you've been swept up in the recent cultural wave that is Pokémon GO, then you'll realize that gyms are not always the easiest to take down. That's because Niantic, the game's developer, doesn't tell...
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