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Remote Raiding

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gaming1 year ago

"Pokemon Go Players Frustrated with Shadow Raids"

Pokemon Go players are expressing frustration with Shadow Raids, citing the in-person requirements as a major obstacle, particularly for those not based in large cities with many players and gyms. Some players are calling for the addition of Remote Raiding capabilities to make participation more accessible, while others suggest using community platforms like Campfire and local Discord channels to coordinate and enhance the experience. The community's discontent with Shadow Raids highlights a growing demand for more inclusive raiding options in the game.

gaming2 years ago

Niantic denies Pokémon Go revenue at lowest in five years.

Pokémon Go developer Niantic has dismissed a report by third-party app store analytics firm AppMagic that claimed the game's revenue had hit its lowest monthly total since February 2018. Niantic said the estimate was wrong and that Pokémon Go's 2023 revenue to date was up on the same period in 2022. The company also said it had seen a successful increase in in-person raiding instead of remote raiding, following the introduction of controversial changes to limit remote raiding in the game.

gaming2 years ago

"Pokemon Go Remote Raid Controversy Sparks Death Threats and Boycotts"

Pokemon Go players are expressing their disappointment in Niantic's recent nerfs to Remote Raiding, with some planning to boycott the game and others signing a petition. However, the backlash has turned hateful and dangerous, with some players using transphobic hate speech and sending death threats to Niantic employees. The company has yet to acknowledge the outcry, and as the boycott approaches, players are growing more impatient.

gaming2 years ago

"Pokemon Go players rally against remote raid changes with petition and boycott"

A petition to "Save Remote Raiding" in Pokemon Go has been signed by tens of thousands of players in opposition to Niantic's upcoming changes, which include doubling the price of Remote Raid Passes and limiting the number of Remote Raids to five a day. The changes have caused backlash from the community, with some planning a boycott of the game. The petition highlights how the changes will negatively impact disabled, immunocompromised, and rural players who rely on Remote Raiding to play the game.