It must be 1996 again, because the Pokémon craze is back. It's been less than a week since Pokémon Go's release, and there are more memes, weird news, and accidental discoveries (like the game leading people to strip clubs and churches, for instance) than you can throw a Pokéball at. The game is still in its stages of infancy, and Niantic and Nintendo have plans to add more features to the app to keep players hooked. So keep up with all the latest updates and take a look back on all the stories that developed along the way, starting from two years ago. Remember when we all thought Pokémon Go was nothing but a big April Fools' joke from Google Maps?
Jan 22, 2020, 4:00 PM UTCNick Statt
Pokémon Go’s live events drove nearly $250 million in tourism revenue last year
Niantic says its AR game is a boon for host cities of its live events
Nov 6, 2019, 3:00 PM UTCNick Statt
Pokémon Go is getting a live AR multiplayer feature called Buddy Adventure
Coming to iOS and Android in the coming months
Jul 12, 2018, 2:48 PM UTCAndrew Webster
Two years later, Pokémon Go finally has some competition
After the game’s breakout success, big-name follow-ups are here
Jun 18, 2018, 1:00 PM UTCAndrew Webster
Pokémon Go trading and friends lists are coming soon
‘We wanted to make sure we got this right’
Jun 8, 2017, 1:18 PM UTCAndrew Liptak
Pokémon Go will host real-life events to celebrate its anniversary
With in-person and virtual events
Aug 18, 2016, 7:24 PM UTCDami Lee
This woman is leaving adorable crocheted pokémon at pokéstops
These dolls aren’t for sale — you have to find them in the wild
Aug 9, 2016, 5:40 AM UTCSam Byford
Pokémon Go's battery-saving feature is back, and a new pokémon-tracking mode is coming
Aug 5, 2016, 9:37 AM UTCRich McCormick
Pokémon Go's creator says Brazil and Latin America launch was delayed by third-party apps
'Seemingly innocuous sites and apps hurt our ability to deliver the game'
Aug 4, 2016, 8:54 PM UTCNick Statt
Pokémon Go owners are threatening to sue developers over third-party hacks
Aug 4, 2016, 1:20 AM UTCSam Byford
Japanese Olympic champion racks up $5,000 bill playing Pokémon Go in Brazil
Aug 2, 2016, 7:51 AM UTCJames Vincent
Pokémon Go creators blame third-party apps like Pokévision for poor service quality
Aug 1, 2016, 4:55 PM UTCJoseph Lovinger
This map for Pokémon Go already bypasses Niantic’s new restrictions
The dream lives on
Jul 28, 2016, 12:21 AM UTCNick Statt
This Android app is the best way to find pokémon on the go
It's free, fast, and doesn't ask for a login
Jul 27, 2016, 7:19 PM UTCNick Statt
Pokémon Go player uses a bot to reach the game's maximum level
Level 40 requires 20 million cumulative XP
Jul 25, 2016, 6:15 AM UTCSam Byford
Nintendo shares plummet after investors realize it doesn't actually make Pokémon Go
Jul 24, 2016, 10:52 PM UTCJacob Kastrenakes
Pokémon Go will eventually add new pokémon and customizable pokéstops
