Niantic has addressed Pokémon GO Community Day's controversial return to three hours. Is this explanation enough or will players demand more?
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Notable reactions seen on social media include outrage for the disabled community, explanations of why Incense isn't useful for use while walking, and questions regarding Niantic's choices.
Last time, I thought the "#HearUsNiantic" movement went too far, rushing to condemn rather than engage This time around, I find the Incense issue to be far more impactful[...]
This taskforce was created as a means of addressing the #HearUsNiantic movement on social media and the Pokémon GO boycott that came as a result of Niantic pulling back the pandemic bonus of increased Poké Stop distance You can catch Part One of this breakdown here Now, let's get into the second half.
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This taskforce was created as a means of addressing the #HearUsNiantic movement on social media and the Pokémon GO boycott that came as a result of Niantic pulling back the pandemic bonus of increased Poké Stop distance Let's get into the details.
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On the official Pokémon GO blog, Niantic posted:
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They have now given their official answer to the #HearUsNiantic movement and Pokémon GO boycott that followed their decision to pull back the pandemic bonuses including the increased PokéStop distance Let's see what the verdict is.
Pokémon GO #HearUsNiantic response Credit: Niantic
Niantic took to the official Pokémon GO Twitter account to announce the news:
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The #HearUsNiantic campaign was launched by players and many influencers in the community in protest of Niantic's removal of and lack of communication regarding the increased PokéStop spin distance Now, as #HearUsNiantic and #PokemonNODay trend on Twitter, Niantic has indeed issued a response.
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Niantic's response to Pokémon GO players addressed the trending reaction:
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