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If You Invested $1,000 In Nintendo Stock When Pokemon Go Was Released, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Thursday, July 6, 2023 - 12:22pm | 661Since 2016, gamers have been trying to “Catch ‘Em All” on the mobile game “Pokemon Go.” The popular game is one of many ways the Pokemon brand has expanded throughout its 25+ year history of video games, consumer products, trading cards and more. Here’s a look at...
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Pokémon Go Studio Niantic Announces 230 Layoffs
Monday, July 3, 2023 - 3:45pm | 363Niantic, Inc., the American software development company based in San Francisco, announced it will close down its Los Angeles studio and shift away from internal game development. These changes will result in the layoff of 230 employees, the discontinuation of the title NBA All-World and the...
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Pokemon Go Creator Niantic Launches Bitcoin-Hunting AR Game
Tuesday, November 23, 2021 - 3:33pm | 277The company behind the Pokemon Go augmented reality (AR) game, Niantic, has partnered with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) rewards application Fold to launch a Bitcoin-hunting AR game. What Happened: The two firms will launch Fold AR on Nov 23. In the game, players will ...
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Nintendo- And Google-Backed Niantic Valued At $9B As Metaverse Play
Tuesday, November 23, 2021 - 3:14pm | 641The company behind the massively successful mobile game “Pokemon Go” has seen its valuation increase over the years. A recent funding round could help the company become a major player in the growing market that is the metaverse. What Happened: Niantic raised $300 million in a...
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More Nintendo Characters Are Coming To 'Pokémon Go'-Styled Mobile Games
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 - 1:15pm | 537The mobile game “Pokémon Go” was one of the hottest topics in 2016 and got millions of people around the world outside to interact with the game. Niantic Labs, which created the game, announced a new partnership with Nintendo to bring additional titles to launch. What Happened:...
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Pokémon Go Having Best Year Ever: Why Investors Should Watch Nintendo's Stock
Thursday, November 5, 2020 - 4:25pm | 515Launched in 2016, “Pokémon Go” took the world by storm as one of the top downloaded games and grossing games in its first year. The game is breaking records once again four years later. What Happened: “Pokemon Go” has player spend revenue of $4.2 billion globally...
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Is AR All It's Cracked Up To Be?
Tuesday, February 14, 2017 - 3:56pm | 941Fantasy embedded in a real world setting: This best summarizes Augmented Reality, or AR in short. Recall the craze when Nintendo Co., Ltd (ADR) (OTC: NTDOY) launched its Pokémon Go, developed by Niantic. The whole world went gaga over it when it was launched in July 2016, giving the...
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Get Ready To See Lots Of 'Pokémon Go' Players At Your Local Starbucks
Friday, December 9, 2016 - 11:53am | 319"Pokémon Go," the uber-popular mobile game from the summer months, has seen its popularity decline. However, the owners of the game are hoping to change this trend. Cup Of Joe And A Jolteon According to the Wall Street Journal, Niantic, the company behind the mobile game, struck a deal with...
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RBC's Got No Beef With McDonald's, Says Buy The Pullback
Tuesday, August 2, 2016 - 1:48pm | 332David Palmer of RBC Capital Markets said the recent pullback in McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) shares offer a good entry point for investors seeking growth and income. Pointing to the 3 percent dividend yield of McDonald, Palmer said, "We believe the key catalysts for the stock will be...
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Nintendo Crashes After Company Admits Pokémon GO Has Limited Impact
Monday, July 25, 2016 - 7:23am | 290Shares of Tokyo-listed Nintendo Co., Ltd (OTC: NTDOY) plunged more than 17 percent during Monday's trading session after the company released a statement regarding the financial impact the widely-popular Pokémon Go mobile game will have on its consolidated financial forecast....
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Investors Head To Zagg Thanks To Pokémon Go
Monday, July 18, 2016 - 4:45pm | 298Shares of Zagg Inc (NASDAQ: ZAGG) gained 3.93 percent on Monday, taking its gains over the past five days to more than 25 percent, driven by the widespread discussion of Pokémon Go’s high battery consumption. So what does this smartphone accessories maker have to do with the...
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This Analyst Isn't Buying Into Pokémon GO's Success Just Yet; Maintains Sell Rating On Nintendo
Thursday, July 14, 2016 - 3:36pm | 330Everybody seems to love the new hit mobile game Pokemon GO. Nintendo Co. Ltd (ADR) (OTC: NTDOY) shareholders may love it more than anyone, as shares are up a staggering 69.1 percent since July 1. However, not everyone is aboard the Pokemon train. On Tuesday, CLSA analyst Jay Defibaugh released...