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Niantic: "AR is not just visual"
Pokémon Go developer suggests that audio will play a vital role in the design of its next game
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Niantic: Focus on visuals makes AR look like "a gimmick that lacks utility"
CEO John Hanke posts cool response to Apple's reveal of the iPhone X's capabilities
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Pokémon Go takes $5.8m in a single day after failed Fest event
UPDATED: European events delayed until Autumn while Niantic improves on tech
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Pokemon Go Fest attendees sue Niantic
Class-action suit filed by fans seeking reimbursement of travel costs to disappointing Chicago event
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Niantic lays blame for Pokemon Go Fest problems
Developer puts worst connection problems at the feet of cell phone network providers, will continue running real-world events for fans
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Niantic offers full refunds after Pokémon Go Fest debacle
Tech issues rendered the game unplayable, all attendees eligible for a refund and $100 of in-game currency
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Pokémon Go Fest tickets sell out in minutes, scalpers rejoice
$20 tickets for Pokémon Go's anniversary event are now changing hands for hundreds of dollars
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John Hanke: VR is "too good", could be a "problem for society"
Niantic CEO calls for more games to explore augmented reality
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Pokémon Go Valentine's event fails to match Halloween boost
Latest promotion generates less than half the revenue, indicating continued decline
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Life after Pokémon Go: Niantic's next evolution
CMO Mike Quigley discusses the future of Go, working with developers, new business models and doubling the size of the studio
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Pokemon GO still generating about $2m a day - Newzoo
At its peak, the wildly popular game was generating revenues of $16m each day, Newzoo says
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Niantic facing court in The Hague over Pokémon Go
Fears over damage to a protected beach raise questions over efficacy of Niantic's grievance procedures
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Property owners sue over Pokemon Go
Detroit-area couple says they don't feel safe as players loiter, trespass, harass home owners near in-game hotspots
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Pokémon Go sponsorships will ease "that pressure" to dial up IAP
"It's tough to be disciplined and understand where you want to draw the line between monetisation and fun gameplay" - Niantic CEO John Hanke
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Pokémon Go blocks third-party services as global rollout continues
Niantic's game earned a reported $200 million in its first month, giving rise to a cottage industry of external sites
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Beware the Pokemon Go Bandwagon
The phenomenal success of Niantic's game is driving developers, IP holders and venture capitalists towards mobile AR, but most of those bets won't pay off
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New York State bans sex offenders from any form of online gaming
Governor ask Niantic for help in creating a "safer environment" for players
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Niantic gigantic as Pokemon dominates the news again
Weekly Roundup: Obsidian talks survival, Yang lambastes Twitch and Nintendo's market value eclipses Sony's thanks to AR
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Pokemon GO shows us the power of brands and AR
Weekly roundup: Nintendo flexes its muscle, PewDiePie is vindicated, and Valve finally distances itself from gambling
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Pokemon GO is now the biggest US mobile game ever
Niantic's insta-hit has topped Twitter's daily users and sees more engagement than Facebook
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Location, location, location: Pokémon GO's unique strength and biggest problem
Niantic eyes sponsored locations just as the complaints from real-world businesses start to roll in