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Niantic soft launches next AR title Catan: World Explorers News Jul 7th, 2020

Niantic soft launches next AR title Catan: World Explorers

Available to download in New Zealand on Android

Niantic teams up with theatre company Punchdrunk for games that will "reinvent storytelling" News Jun 30th, 2020

Niantic teams up with theatre company Punchdrunk for games that will "reinvent storytelling"

It has 10 games in development

Pokemon GO rolls out "Reality Blending" AR functionality to limited devices News May 27th, 2020

Pokemon GO rolls out "Reality Blending" AR functionality to limited devices

PokeStop scanning also made available to help map the in-game world

AR firm Magic Leap lays off staff at "every level" News Apr 23rd, 2020

AR firm Magic Leap lays off staff at "every level"

"I have determined this is ultimately necessary to give us the best chance for future success"

Niantic hires Megan Quinn as its new COO Job News Apr 17th, 2020

Niantic hires Megan Quinn as its new COO

She has a background in leadership and investment

Niantic makes its games easier to play indoors News Mar 31st, 2020

Niantic makes its games easier to play indoors

In-game changes made to its AR titles

Niantic acquires 6D.ai to further its AR goals News Mar 31st, 2020

Niantic acquires 6D.ai to further its AR goals

No sum was disclosed

Report: Magic Leap looking to sell off its business News Mar 12th, 2020

Report: Magic Leap looking to sell off its business

Medical firm Johnson & Johnson reportedly interest

Starbucks' new AR game Starlands will give away 2.5 million real-world different prizes News Mar 11th, 2020

Starbucks' new AR game Starlands will give away 2.5 million real-world different prizes

Promotion only available in the US and Canada

Jobs in Games: Niantic head of developer relations Kellee Santiago on empowering others to make unique games Interview Mar 11th, 2020

Jobs in Games: Niantic head of developer relations Kellee Santiago on empowering others to make unique games

"I know how to empower developers to make games no one has seen before"

Mojang partners with Mattel on NFC-enabled Minecraft Earth toys News Feb 26th, 2020

Mojang partners with Mattel on NFC-enabled Minecraft Earth toys

Releasing in Spring 2020

nDreams' Patrick O'Luanaigh on the future of VR, AR, and streaming News Feb 10th, 2020

nDreams' Patrick O'Luanaigh on the future of VR, AR, and streaming

Expect more sunglasses and less bulky headsets

Developing an AR game after the success of Pokémon GO: The making of Bird BnB Interview Feb 6th, 2020

Developing an AR game after the success of Pokémon GO: The making of Bird BnB

"The core gameplay is rooted in strong appointment and collection mechanics"

AR studio Draw & Code names Spencer Crossley as new CEO Job News Jan 17th, 2020

AR studio Draw & Code names Spencer Crossley as new CEO

Brings experience from Sony, Hasbro, Warner Bros. and more

Niantic unveils major Pokemon GO update with new Buddy Adventure mode News Dec 18th, 2019

Niantic unveils major Pokemon GO update with new Buddy Adventure mode

Battle, feed, and play to level up friendship and unlock bonus perks

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