A number of Pokémon GO Fest Chicago attendees have decided to file suit against developer Niantic, seeking travel reimbursement following last weekend’s event - where most people were unable to play the game due to a number of technical issues. Chicago-based attorney Thomas Zimmerman said he was contacted by Jonathan Norton, a California local who … Continue reading Niantic is being sued by Pokémon GO Fest Chicago attendees
Pokémon GO battle periods revealed for Legendaries Articuno, Moltres and Zapdos
Based on the efforts at the first-ever Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago, Illinois, Lugia and Articuno were unlocked. In the weeks ahead, they will be joined by Moltres and Zapdos. The official battle periods for all three Legendaries are as follows: Articuno (Team Mystic) released on Saturday, July 22 and available through Monday, July 31. … Continue reading Pokémon GO battle periods revealed for Legendaries Articuno, Moltres and Zapdos
Niantic details what went wrong at the first-ever Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago
The following explanation comes from Niantic CEO John Hanke, detailing what caused the widespread technical issues at the first-ever Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago, Illinois: What happened? Technical issues with our game software caused client crashes and interfered with gameplay for some users. The gameplay issue was resolved with a server configuration change and the … Continue reading Niantic details what went wrong at the first-ever Pokémon GO Fest in Chicago
Most Pokémon GO Fest Chicago attendees missed its best moment with Niantic CEO John Hanke
At the far end of the Pokémon GO Fest stage in Chicago’s Grant Park, a small crowd was forming around Niantic CEO John Hanke, who stuck around to sign autographs and meet fans. “I get a lot of energy out of [this],” Hanke told Polygon. “I get a lot of positive energy from people’s stories. … Continue reading Most Pokémon GO Fest Chicago attendees missed its best moment with Niantic CEO John Hanke
Niantic wants to do another Pokémon GO Fest in 2018
During his speech at the inaugural Pokémon GO Fest yesterday, July 22, Niantic CEO John Hanke addressed the server issues that players were experiencing and made a comment about how there are already plans for another Pokémon GO Fest in 2018. "Enjoy yourselves, enjoy the park today; we're gonna get things rolling with the servers," … Continue reading Niantic wants to do another Pokémon GO Fest in 2018
Video: Watch the official recording of the entire Pokémon GO Fest Chicago
The first-ever Pokémon GO Fest recently concluded in Chicago, Illinois, following a series of unexpected issues. Toward the end of the worldwide event, the first Pokémon GO Legendary was revealed to be Lugia, which was given to all registered attendees. If you didn't get a chance to attend or watch the official livestream, you can catch up by watching … Continue reading Video: Watch the official recording of the entire Pokémon GO Fest Chicago
Niantic issues formal apology and statement about technical issues during the first-ever Pokémon GO Fest
The first-ever Pokémon GO Fest recently concluded at Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois. For those who couldn’t make it to the event, the entire event was streamed live on the official YouTube and Twitch channels for Pokémon GO. However, the event was met with various problems from the get-go, such as server issues, on-stage booing, technical difficulties and loud chants from attendees like “we can’t … Continue reading Niantic issues formal apology and statement about technical issues during the first-ever Pokémon GO Fest
Niantic CEO John Hanke reflects on Pokémon GO’s first year and what’s next, including trading and player-versus-player combat
There’s still a considerable amount of content missing from Pokémon GO - most notably player-versus-player combat and the ability to trade pokémon, both features developer Niantic has previously said were in the works. Just ahead of the game’s anniversary, The Verge had a chance to talk to Niantic CEO John Hanke about the status of … Continue reading Niantic CEO John Hanke reflects on Pokémon GO’s first year and what’s next, including trading and player-versus-player combat
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