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Employees work in the trading room at the Daiwa Securities Group Inc. headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. (Bloomberg) News 

Middle-aged Men Fuel $67 Trillion Japan Foreign Exchange Trading Surge

Nitin Misra

In Tokyo, it is a familiar sight to see salarymen engrossed in their phones while commuting on the subway. However, not all of them are playing Pokémon Go; a significant number are actually using trading apps to actively engage in buying and selling the yen, aiming to make profits from quick fluctuations in its value. Retail currency traders are having a field day as speculation mounts that the Bank of Japan is moving closer to raising its key interest rates, with some betting on a move as soon as next…

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Pokémon game will feature the names of over 800 Pokémon in Hindi, making it more relatable to the Indian population. News 

Pokémon Go Now Available in Hindi Language with New In-Game Events

Adriana Marais

Niantic and The Pokémon Company have announced that Pokémon Go is now available in Hindi, and in honor of India’s Hindi divas, the game now includes the names of over 800 Pokémon in Hindi, making it more relatable to the Indian population. Users can now search the Pokédex page for new names in Hindi, and soon players will be able to find information and information about all Pokémon in Hindi as well. Omar Tellez, Vice President of Emerging Markets, Niantic said, “The Hindi version of Pokémon GO promotes inclusion, encourages…

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Pokemon Go maker Niantic Inc. is closing its Los Angeles game studio! (Bloomberg) News 

Niantic Closes Studio, Discontinues Development of Pokemon Go and Other Titles

Adriana Marais,

Niantic Inc., the creator of Pokemon Go, is shutting down its game studio in Los Angeles and scrapping plans for NBA and Marvel games as part of a restructuring effort to improve the company’s financial stability. “We have allowed our expenses to grow faster than our revenues,” CEO John Hanke wrote in an email to employees. “New games and platform projects have not generated income commensurate with these investments.” The San Francisco-based metaverse darling said it will shut down its NBA All-World game and put the upcoming Marvel World of…

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It’s also canceling ‘NBA All-World’ and ‘Marvel: World of Heroes.’ Gaming 

Niantic to Cut 230 Jobs as ‘Pokémon Go’ Developer Downsizes

Adriana Marais, , , ,

Niantic is set to join the growing number of companies downsizing their workforce. Following the leak of an internal memo to Kotaku, the studio has released an official “organizational update” revealing plans to lay off 230 employees. Furthermore, Niantic will be closing its Los Angeles studio and discontinuing two licensed games, namely NBA All-World and Marvel: World of Heroes. However, fans can take solace in the fact that Pokémon Go, the company’s main product, will continue to thrive. “I’ve made the decision to narrow our focus on mobile gaming investments…

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Niantic announces Pokémon GO's Community Day on March 18, 2023, featuring Slowpoke and Galarian Slowpoke, event bonuses, including XP boosts, candy rewards, and more. News 

Pokémon GO Community Day Set for March 18: Event Bonuses and More

Febin Mathew, ,

Niantic has announced that Pokémon GO’s highly anticipated Community Day will take place on Saturday, March 18, 2023, starting at 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 PM IST, and promises to be a party time for Pokémon GO players across India. Getting Slowpoke and Galarian Slowpoke – the dumb Pokémon – is the main draw for players during the event, and along with that, players can expect to encounter other Pokémon during the event as well. Niantic notes that virtual trainer meetings will be held in twelve cities across India – including…

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To mark the occasion of Holi, Niantic is organizing the third edition of their Pokémon GO Festival of Colors in India -- with surprises around PokéStops and the introduction of Mega Medicham and Bruxish. News 

Pokémon GO Festival Of Colors Returns For Holi In India: Bonuses, Extra XP & More

Adarsh V.K,

To celebrate Holi, Niantic is holding its third Pokémon GO festival in India. This festival, which is also the second worldwide festival, aims to bring out the joy of spring. As part of the celebration, players can expect to find colorful surprises around PokéStops and in-game, as well as the introduction of Mega Medicham and Bruxish. The festival offers players a unique opportunity to encounter various Pokémon, such as Durant, Chimecho, Noibat, Jigglypuff, Emolga, Dedenne, Hitmontop, Unown G, and Unown O, through special research missions in the series. In addition…

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Pokemon Go to get a major update soon. (Pokemon Go) News 

Beyond Go the biggest Pokemon Go update yet

Nitin Misra,

Pokemon Go is getting its biggest update since the app launched almost four years ago. Pokemon Go is redesigning its leveling system, adding the Kalos region, a new 12-day friendship event and more. The new Go Beyond update will start rolling out from November 30th. Niantic is re-leveling in Pokemon Go, and level 40 players will have the option to upgrade to level 50. Here you’ll find a whole list of challenges to complete in order to get to level 50. Pokemon Go players will now win more XP by…

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