Nintendo Switch 2, hiring surge & Pokémon GO 10‑yr fest

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [CULTURE] 5 sources

   Pokémon GO Fest 2026 draws crowds in Spain and Mexico amid global event

   Pokémon GO Fest 2026 saw mass raids in Spain’s Pontevedra and Mexico’s Puebla, with players gathering in cities worldwide and redeeming special in‑game codes before the July 12 deadline.

2. 1 day ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 10 sources

   Scopely's Pokémon GO Marks 10 Years with 1 B Downloads and Rebrand

   Pokémon GO turns 10, hits 1 billion downloads, and rebrands under Scopely Explore after a $3.5 billion acquisition; a Times Square event and global Fest highlight its ongoing cultural impact.

3. 3 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 10 sources

   Pokémon GO Fest 2026 launches Mega Mewtwo X & Y in Super Mega Raids

   Pokémon GO Fest 2026 (July 11‑12) features free Habitat Hours, Super Mega Raids with Mega Mewtwo X (Saturday) and Mega Mewtwo Y (Sunday), a Genetic Mastery research to pick a form, Zeraora special research, and

4. 4 days ago

   [CULTURE] 9 sources

   Pokémon GO celebrates 10-year anniversary with massive Times Square raid

   Pokémon GO marked its 10‑year anniversary with a surprise Unity Raid in Times Square, where over 1,000 trainers defeated Mega Mewtwo Y; the event was streamed globally and followed by a worldwide in‑game fest.

5. 4 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Global: Using ‘Time’s Direction’ to Reduce In‑Game Costs

   Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Global on July 11‑12 lets players use the Origin‑Form Diagla’s “Time’s Direction” field to pause item timers, reducing in‑game costs for free and light‑paying trainers.

6. 6 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Pokémon GO launches airport collaboration event across Japanese hubs

   Pokémon GO’s Japanese airport event runs July 2024‑2027 at six hubs with special raids, while players are urged to free 1,000 inventory slots before the July 2026 GO Fest.

7. 7 days ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   Niantic to Stream Global Pokémon Go 10th‑Anniversary Broadcast on July 9

   Niantic will livestream a global Pokémon Go 10th‑anniversary broadcast on July 9, inviting players worldwide to join the first‑ever event.

8. 7 days ago

   [CULTURE] 4 sources

   Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Global Event Details and Player Prep Advice

   Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Global runs July 11‑12 with type‑specific encounters, Mega Mewtwo raids, and optional Deluxe Pass; players are advised to stock ~1,000 balls per day for the event.

9. 7 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Pokémon GO marks 10th anniversary as development team rebrands to Scopely Explore

   Pokémon GO celebrates its 10th anniversary with a July party and GO Fest, while its developer team rebrands from Niantic‑Games to Scopely Explore, pledging continuity for players.

10. 9 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Niantic rolls out Pokémon GO weekly events for July 6‑12, 2026

    Niantic’s Pokémon GO runs daily raids, legend spawns and anniversary bonuses worldwide from 6‑12 July 2026, counting down to GO Fest.

11. 10 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources

    Pokémon GO Marks 10‑Year Anniversary with Global Event and New Moves

    From July 4‑6, Pokémon GO’s 10‑year anniversary event grants fourfold catch XP, boosted shiny rates for select Pokémon, exclusive attack moves for starter evolutions, and the chance to obtain the special Ghost

12. 13 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Pokémon GO launches 10th anniversary events with rare Gimmighoul and Latin America exclusive

    Pokémon GO’s 10th anniversary features a Latin America‑only “Ponte la #10” event (30 June‑10 July) and a global rare Gimmighoul variant (4‑6 July).

13. 15 days ago

    [CULTURE] 12 sources

    Pokémon GO launches week of June 29 – July 5 2026 events

    Pokémon GO’s 10th‑anniversary week (29 June‑5 July 2026) features Max Monday, Spotlight Hour, Articuno/Zapdos/Moltres raids, Flying Taxi, new Pokémon variants, Team GO Rocket takeover and path‑choice bonuses.

14. 18 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Nintendo Switch 2 Ports Highlight Performance Gaps and New Fight Game Release

    Capcom’s Devil May Cry 5 port shows the Switch 2 lacks docked VRR, while Bandai Namco releases the original Tekken with local‑only play and VRR support, launching June 25 for $17.

15. 19 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources

    Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition launches on Nintendo Switch 2

    Capcom’s Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition arrived on Nintendo Switch 2 on 23 June 2026, offering digital and physical releases, Vergil DLC, and 60 fps performance, though some Special Edition features are l

16. 21 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 8 sources

    Capcom launches Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition on Nintendo Switch 2

    Capcom released Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 23, 2026, offering all four characters, 60 fps (up to 120 fps), extra DLC and a limited‑time $30 price until early July, with

17. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Capcom Announces Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition for Nintendo Switch 2

    Nintendo and Capcom announced Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition for Switch 2, releasing June 23, 2026, featuring three protagonists, RE Engine graphics, and a demon‑infested Red Grave City storyline.