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Media Coverage· Nintendo· Published Jul 11, 2026

The Verge reports Pokémon Go marks 10th anniversary with massive Times Square Mewtwo raid

The Verge noted that nearly 2,000 trainers gathered in New York City to battle Mega Mewtwo, fulfilling the collaborative gameplay vision first teased in the game's 2015 debut trailer.

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Reporter Charles Pulliam-Moore wrote about a large-scale community event in Times Square celebrating a decade of Pokémon Go, highlighting the transition of the game's business to Scopely.

Why this matters

This milestone event demonstrates the long-term community engagement of the mobile title and marks a significant shift in its operational history under new management.

Evidence
  • The VergePrimary
    A decade later, Pokémon Go finally made good on its original promise
    Charles Pulliam-Moore
    "Gaming Entertainment News A decade later, Pokémon Go finally made good on its original promise Players celebrated the game’s 10th anniversary by jumping Mewtwo as a community. Play"
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