Niantic confirms Throwback Challenge 2020: Kanto was accidentally released early in Pokémon GO

Pokémon Blog

Niantic has launched the Throwback Challenge 2020: Kanto in Pokémon GO. This Kanto-themed challenge is now underway and is running for 10 days, asking players of the immensely-popular mobile game to fulfill research tasks that revolve around Kanto Pokémon. Be sure to check it out for yourself to see all the tasks you can now take on!

Update: Niantic initially pulled this challenge shortly after it first went live, but it’s now back up and running. The following statement comes from the Niantic support team:

Trainers, research was released to some Trainers ahead of schedule. The event details will be released in the near future, meanwhile Trainers who received this research can complete it now but won’t receive it again. Sorry for the confusion!

Source: Official Pokémon GO blog

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The Adventures of Tintin announced for consoles

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Microids and Moulinsart have announced that they are producing a brand new video game based on the excellent Tintin comics by Hergé. The game is in development for consoles and PC and will features a number of iconic characters who feature in the comics. Read on for the details:

“This new action-adventure game will transport the player into a whirlwind of incredible situations and suspense hand in hand with the legendary Tintin and Snowy characters. Other iconic characters will join the cast like the renowned captain Haddock, fond of fine whiskey and sophisticated slurs, the genius professor Calculus and the finest detectives Thomson & Thompson.

After navigating all seas, exploring numerous continents, doing some deep sea diving in a submarine and even walking on the Moon, the most famous reporter is ready for some brand new interactive adventures.”

Microids is proud to collaborate with Moulisart on this project as Stéphane Longeard, CEO of…

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