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Routes

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gaming2 years ago

Mastering Pokémon Go: From Gift Exchanges to Shiny Sneasler

Mateo is a character introduced in Pokémon Go's Timeless Travel season, allowing players to exchange gifts with others from distant locales. To find and exchange a gift with Mateo, players must walk to the end of a Route and interact with the final PokéStop. The mechanics of the gift exchange are similar to Wonder Trade in the main games. Mateo may not appear for all players, possibly due to specific spawning times or the need to complete multiple routes. Closing and reopening the app within the PokéStop radius may help force Mateo to spawn.

gaming2 years ago

"Unlock Rewards and Complete Tasks with Pokemon Go's Timed Research Along Routes"

Pokemon Go is celebrating its Routes feature with the Along the Routes event, introducing a new NPC called Mateo. Players can complete a themed Timed Research to earn rewards such as encounters with Wooloo, Pawmi, Feebas, and Hisuian Sneasel. The event also marks the debut of Shiny Hisuian Sneasel, which can be hatched from 7km Eggs. The Along the Routes Timed Research must be completed before December 8 at 8 PM (local time).

gaming2 years ago

Controversial Pokemon Go Routes Raise Concerns Among Fans and Niantic

A screenshot of a bizarre Pokemon Go Route called the Noodley Labrinth has raised questions about Niantic's claim of thoroughly checking and moderating Routes. The 20-kilometer-long Route crosses multiple residences, violating Niantic's limitations on Route creation. While some players found humor in the unconventional Route, others criticized Niantic's moderation and advised against attempting it.

gaming2 years ago

"Pokemon Go Implements Strict Bans for XL Candy Exploit in Routes"

Niantic, the developer of Pokemon Go, is banning players who have been exploiting the XL candy bug in the Routes feature. The exploit allowed players to earn XL candies at an accelerated rate by bypassing the speed cap. Some players have already received suspensions ranging from 30 days to 230 days, with the possibility of permanent bans for repeat offenders. Niantic's response shows their intolerance for players who manipulate in-game systems through illegitimate means.

gaming2 years ago

"Pokemon Go Introduces Routes and Legendary Zygarde in Blaze New Trails Event"

Pokémon Go is introducing a new feature called Routes, which allows players to create and explore custom in-game pathways that connect PokéStops and Gyms. The goal is to encourage players to explore cities, towns, and parks like a local, discovering interesting landmarks and hidden gems along the way. Players will be rewarded with extra XP, Buddy Candy, and other bonuses for walking Routes. The feature also includes a new item, Zygarde Cells, and Niantic plans to evolve Routes with improved ratings and recommendations. The company hopes that Routes will have a significant impact on rural communities, providing them with a way to progress in the game.

gaming2 years ago

"Exploring Pokémon Go Routes: Rewards and Risks"

Niantic is introducing Routes in Pokémon Go, allowing players to create and share their own paths of travel while exploring the world and earning rewards. Routes will be generated using "geodata objects" and will be reviewed by moderators before being made discoverable to other players. The feature aims to elevate exploration and provide the community with a way of traveling together with "inside knowledge" from those who know the Routes they are sharing. No release date has been announced yet.

technology2 years ago

"Google Maps introduces Immersive View for virtual trip visualization"

Google Maps is introducing "Immersive View for routes" which uses computer vision and AI to create a 3D rendering of a user's route to a location, allowing them to preview it before heading out. The feature will show weather, car accidents, and more, but cannot account for new information that happens en route. It will be available on mobile for 15 cities including San Francisco, New York City, and Paris in the next few months.

sports2 years ago

"Jets Face Challenges in Pursuing Aaron Rodgers Trade"

Aaron Rodgers is expected to reunite with his former offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett in the New York Jets. Rodgers' favorite routes to target during his three years with Hackett in Green Bay were the flat route and the go route. Running backs were the primary beneficiaries of Rodgers' excellence in the flat. Garrett Wilson is expected to benefit the most from Rodgers' accuracy on go routes. Elijah Moore is expected to be a dangerous weapon on screens. Tyler Conklin and C.J. Uzomah should benefit from Rodgers' success on crossing routes. Rodgers and Hackett despised the hitch route, but Elijah Moore has excelled on hitches.