Earlier this week, Pokémon GO developer Niantic pushed a new update that prepped the immensely-popular mobile game for the release of new Pokémon. Also tucked into the game’s new version was an anti-cheating measure that prevented players with certain spoofing apps on their phones from logging in. However, it turns out that Pokémon GO cheaters … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic implements new anti-cheating feature, but takes it down after workaround
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
Pokémon GO anti-cheat workaround discovered, but Niantic quickly takes it down
Niantic recently implemented a new anti-cheating measure into Pokémon GO. The developer said that “Pokémon caught using third-party services that circumvent gameplay” would appear with a slash in a player’s Pokédex, as well as act differently than normal Pokémon. They won’t be able to collect candy when transferred, for example, but evolving them would get … Continue reading Pokémon GO anti-cheat workaround discovered, but Niantic quickly takes it down
Pokémon GO cheaters get punished with marks on their Pokémon from Niantic
Pokémon GO developer Niantic recently alerted players to a new feature that punishes those who use cheating methods. According to Niantic, Pokémon caught using third-party services that circumvent normal gameplay will appear marked with a slash in the inventory and may not behave as expected. To see what this looks like in action, check out … Continue reading Pokémon GO cheaters get punished with marks on their Pokémon from Niantic
Niantic issues statement on how it will punish Pokémon GO cheaters in light of Raid Battles announcement
Following the recent announcement of Raid Battles and all-new features, Pokémon GO developer Niantic has issued a statement on how it plans to punish cheaters going forward. The following comes from a Niantic representative: With the announcement of Raid Battles and the new battle features, we are staying true on our commitment to ensuring that … Continue reading Niantic issues statement on how it will punish Pokémon GO cheaters in light of Raid Battles announcement
Learn more about how cheaters use spoofing to catch ’em all in Pokémon GO
Spoofing is a term used to describe hacks where someone successfully falsifies their location or identity. A number of Pokémon GO players used this method trick the app into using false GPS coordinates - either through rooting their smartphones or through third-party apps available on the Google Play store. Once a player successfully finds a … Continue reading Learn more about how cheaters use spoofing to catch ’em all in Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO developer Niantic releases official statement on cheating, shadowbans
The following is an official statement from developer Niantic in regard to Pokémon GO cheating and the purported shadowbans that have been affecting players recently: “Niantic is committed to maintaining the state of Pokémon GO and our community of Trainers. People who violate the Pokémon GO Terms of Service (including by using third party software and … Continue reading Pokémon GO developer Niantic releases official statement on cheating, shadowbans
Pokémon GO cheaters say rare Pokémon spawns are being hidden from them
It looks like a new security measure has been implemented in Pokémon GO that allegedly hides rare spawns from players who use unauthorized methods to find and catch Pokémon. Those affected are calling this a “shadowban,” meaning that they can be in the same exact area as other players but will only be able to … Continue reading Pokémon GO cheaters say rare Pokémon spawns are being hidden from them
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