This Week in Pokémon Go News

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Happy Friday, trainers! I apologize for the quietness. My parents are in town visiting and so I haven't been able to play much PokeGo, let alone keep up with news!

Despite my hopes that the buddy feature would be released this week, that obviously didn't happen. :(

• PSA: There is currently a bug (we think server-side because it just started yesterday and there has been no app update) involving Ivysaur that makes the pokémon 3D models invisible in your inventory, on the map, and even in gyms! This doesn't affect all phones, but a good number are.

• Niantic announced at the Apple event that PokeGo would work on the Apple Watch. It's not a full-featured version of the game, so be sure to read up on the limitations! (source)

• The Pokémon Go Plus accessory will be launching next Friday. (source)

• We've talked in the past about establishments offering deals and promotions to lure PokeGo trainers. Looks like a Singapore brothel adopted this approach. (source)

So what's going on in your neck of the woods, trainers?

Comments

[lizbee]

I CAUGHT A PIKACHU! I opened up the game while I ate lunch, AND THERE IT WAS, HANGING OUT ON MY SUSHI.

Pikachu: caught on first throw.

Random Pidgey that I was only chasing because I need fairy dusty: ESCAPED FROM SIX BALLS.