MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry
Niantic has announced that their Lightship visual positioning system will work with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Spaces in 2023
Read More »Niantic and Qualcomm are teaming up to build AR software and hardware
Niantic is now licencing out the AR tech behind Pokémon GO
Niantic has announced that it is now licensing out The Niantic Lightship Augmented Reality Developer Kit (ARDK), the AR tech behind their hit game Pokémon GO.
Read More »Pokémon Go reverses on its controversial Pokéstop distance requirement changes
Niantic's Pokémon Go will no longer return to its pre-pandemic distance radius for Pokéstops and gyms, following a backlash from fans.
Read More »Pokémon Go has generated $5 Billion in five years
The game has generated on average $1 billion each year, having earned $641.6 million in the first half of 2021.
Read More »A Pikmin mobile game is in the works from Pokémon Go creator Niantic
Nintendo and Niantic, the creators of hugely popular mobile game Pokémon Go, are partnering to produce a mobile game featuring another Nintendo IP.
Read More »Niantic uses Pokemon Go to help small businesses affected by COVID
“Becoming a sponsored location will drive awareness and aid in the recovery of both the businesses and the communities which they serve.”
Read More »Pokémon GO surpasses $3.6 Billion in lifetime revenue, and is still on the rise despite global pandemic
2019 was the game's best year to date, generating $905 million globally
Read More »Niantic acquires 6D.ai
"We've just scratched the surface of the impact that AR can have on our connection to the people and places around us"
Read More »Niantic shares more details on how it intends to modify Pokémon Go and Wizards Unite following COVID-19 lockdowns
"We look forward to the day when we can once again play together with family and friends in parks and public places without endangering ourselves or others"
Read More »Niantic makes changes to its games in response to COVID-19
"Thank you for your understanding, and safe battles!"
Read More »