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Niantic Addresses Pokémon Go Backlash and Remote Raid Changes

Niantic has responded to the HearUsNiantic movement and the controversy surrounding the Remote Raid feature in Pokémon Go. In an interview, Pokémon Go director Michael Steranka and senior producer John Funtanilla acknowledged the community backlash but stated that they believe their recent decisions are necessary for the longevity of the game and align with their mission. They also mentioned that the team has been working on new features for the game that will be released over the course of the year. Niantic has no plans to reverse recent changes to the game.

via Dot Esports|

#community-backlash #gaming #hearusniantic

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Niantic Faces Backlash Over Tweets Mocking Pokémon Go Fans.

Pokémon Go developer Niantic faced backlash after making changes to Remote Raid Passes, limiting their use and increasing their cost. Disabled players and those in rural areas were particularly affected. Niantic's social media team posted a tweet claiming that 100% of the audience approved of "going outside," but the post was quickly deleted after criticism. The company has not shown a willingness to roll back the changes or acknowledge the problems faced by the community.

via Kotaku|

#controversy #gaming #hearusniantic

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Pokemon Go Community Protests Remote Raid Changes in Open Revolt.

The Pokemon Go community is protesting Niantic's upcoming Remote Raid changes, which include a daily limit and a price hike. The community has started a boycott and a petition with almost 60k signatures. A group of prominent members from the community have started to protest on Twitter, resulting in their cause making it to the site’s trending tab with the hashtag #HearUsNiantic. The community has listed ways Niantic could encourage players to participate in in-person Raids and events without taking away from players who physically cannot.

via Dexerto|

#boycott #gaming #hearusniantic