Having worked as a writer since 2014, Martin Wood started as a gaming academic before joining GameRant. His passion and aspirations for the field began with his childhood favorites, like Pokemon ...

Pokemon GO fans have a longstanding ritual of questioning Niantic’s choices with the game. Naturally, that means having a bit of a laugh when the company releases an update that players actually like.

While July has been a good month for Pokemon GO, due to the rewards offered by its events, Niantic's current plans for August suggest that players should brace themselves for a potential dry spell.