Thousands of ‘Pokémon Go’ Players Descend on Times Square to Defeat Mewtwo
Thousands gather in Times Square for Pokémon Go’s 10‑year anniversary showdown with Mewtwo.
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The brief
Thousands of Pokémon Go players descended on Times Square to defeat Mewtwo as part of a 10‑year anniversary celebration. Coverage from IGN, USA Today, Fast Company and WIRED highlights the Times Square spectacle, the milestone anniversary and the game’s sustained popularity.
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Quick answers
When is the Pokémon Go anniversary event taking place?
The event marks the game’s 10‑year anniversary on July 10, 2026.
Where are players gathering for the celebration?
Players are gathering in Times Square, New York City.
What is the main activity for participants?
Participants are attempting to defeat the Mewtwo raid in the game.
Coverage (5)
- Mewtwo takes over Times Square as Pokémon recreates original Pokémon Go trailer Video Games Chronicle · 5h ago
- Pokémon Go 10 Year Anniversary Celebration Event IGN · 5h ago
- Pokémon GO marks 10 years with an epic Times Square spectacle USA Today · 5h ago
- 10 years later, ‘Pokémon Go’ is as popular as ever Fast Company · 5h ago
- Thousands of ‘Pokémon Go’ Players Descend on Times Square to Defeat Mewtwo WIRED · 5h ago
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