Mobile Business / July 6, 2026
After Scopely’s acquisition, the Pokémon GO studio has rebranded from Niantic to Scopely Explore.
Niantic is now Scopely Explore, which is a huge identity shift for the studio behind Pokémon GO. The Niantic name carried years of AR, walking and map-based gaming history, but after Scopely’s acquisition, the brand is moving under the Scopely umbrella. Pikachu may still walk. The corporate badge has changed shoes.
July 6, 2026
Pokémon GO players in Brazil are reportedly unable to buy or use certain Incubator-related shop items after a local ruling on loot-box-style mechanics.
July 6, 2026
GamingOnPhone published a July 6 feature looking ahead to ChinaJoy 2026, including games, AI, esports and hardware expectations.
July 6, 2026
Easy Delivery Co. is bringing the EasyCo EasyRally update on July 6, reimagining one of its game modes with rally-style energy.
July 6, 2026
GamingOnPhone published its Big Time and Epic Germany 2014 pack review featuring Lahm, Klose and Götze.