Join our Japanese-language correspondent P.K. Sanjun on his whirlwind time-warping tour of Auckland, which still got him back in time for work on Monday.
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Our Japanese-language reporter thinks the worldwide phenomenon could rise to popularity again soon.
One parent and Twitter user experiences the joy of catching Pikachu in Pokémon GO, but it’s all too short-lived.
Some say the Pokémon GO craze is over, but the bond between true lovers is eternal (and in this case kind of weird).
Thought you’d already caught ‘em all? Think again, and keep on eye on the game’s new dynamic weather gameplay system while you’re hunting.
Results of first scientific study into Pokémon GO‘s health benefits reveal game lowers stress levels.
It’s not like Pikachu really needed to be any cuter, but he’s gotten an adorableness upgrade anyway.
Pikachu runs and leaps over obstacles as he chases after Team Skull in this epic Alola Island adventure.
Almost two years after getting our hopes up, Raid Battles are set to become part of the hit mobile game.
Sprint wants to send you and three of your friends to Yokohama for the Pikachu Outbreak Festival in August!
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