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Pikachu can ride on your shoulder in Pokemon Go's new buddy system

Pokemon Go will soon release a new update (ver 1.7.0 on iOS; ver 0.37 on Android), which introduces the cute new Pokemon buddy system. Intrepid dataminers, however, have discovered a cute lit...

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Pokemon Go is coming to Apple Watch this year

At today’s Apple event, Niantic Labs announced that it’s rather popular Pokemon Go will be arriving on Apple Watch. The gadget will alert you whenever Pokestops are nearby, and when a Pokemon...

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Niantic is struggling to stamp out Pokemon Go cheaters

Software development is an arms race, fought between developers and the various hackers, crackers, exploiters, and cheaters who see any brick wall as an invitation to grab a sledgehammer. It’s no...

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Pokemon Go's catch rate deemed a 'bug,' will be addressed

One of the subtler changes introduced with last week’s updates to Pokemon Go has made catching the little ‘Mons a lot harder. This affects even extremely weak Pokemon, and as a result, p...

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Pokemon Go has reached Brazil, just in time for the Olympics

Pokemon Go continues to transfix the world, and as we head into 2016’s Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the city’s mayor has appealed directly to the app’s developer to launch the game in B...

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Someone's already reached the level cap in Pokemon Go... but they had to cheat to get there

Reddit user _problemz claims to have become the world’s first Pokemon Go player to hit the game’s highest level, but don’t worry — they needed cheating software to get there, and even then, i...

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Oh the places you will (Pokemon) Go

Despite continued server problems and even a denial-of-service attack over the weekend, Niantic’s popular Nintendo-branded augmented reality game Pokemon Go has rolled out for an additional 2...

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How does your Trainer Level affect your experience in Pokemon Go?

Leveling up isn’t something that happens to Pokemon in Pokemon Go– it only happens to you, the Trainer, and it’s the main thing that gates off features and mechanics in this game. Every...

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Cute pets of the internet react to Pokemon Go

Pokemon Go is everywhere — in your local park, at that bar down the street, in your bathroom, and er, between the sheets. And it seems like everyone is playing it — here in Brooklyn, I’ve hun...

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How to save battery power in Pokemon Go

Pokemon Go is a massive drain on phone batteries– when I’m playing, it’s not unusual for me to eat 30% of my battery on a decent walk around my neighborhood. Niantic’s previous game, Ingress, was also...

Pokemon Fighting Type Guide - Weaknesses, Strengths, Counters

As the list of Pokemon grows, and the number of Pokemon types with it, keeping up with how each type interacts with one another can be challenging. Especially if you’re mainly playing Pokemon GO

Fanbyte Morning News March 13, 2020

Here’s your audio roundup for this morning’s news! Direct link here or use the embed below. You can find our Morning, Evening, and Sunday edition short podcasts on the Fanbyte FM feed of your favorite...

Pokemon GO Ho-Oh Counters Guide - Best Attackers Against Ho-Oh

As the list of Pokemon grows, and the number of Pokemon types with it, keeping up with how each type interacts with one another can be challenging. Especially if you’re mainly playing Pokemon...

How to Catch and Farm Shiny Pokemon - Pokemon Go Guide

In Pokemon Go, shiny Pokemon are easier to catch than ever before. Boasting alternate coloration from the usual sprites, shiny Pokemon are highly sought after by avid collectors and aesthetic...