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Niantic CEO blames cellular data congestion for Pokémon Go Fest issuesNiantic CEO blames cellular data congestion for Pokémon Go Fest issues
I went to Pokémon Go Fest, and it was a disaster

The inaugural festival turned into a costly mess for Niantic

Megan Farokhmanesh
Community and fandom ruled Pokémon Go Fest amid devastating technical problemsCommunity and fandom ruled Pokémon Go Fest amid devastating technical problems
Pokémon Go gives festival attendees a free Lugia after connectivity issues plagued the eventPokémon Go gives festival attendees a free Lugia after connectivity issues plagued the event
Pokémon Go Fest gets off to disastrous start as Niantic promises refunds and $100 in PokécoinsPokémon Go Fest gets off to disastrous start as Niantic promises refunds and $100 in Pokécoins
Legendary pokémon are finally coming to Pokémon GoLegendary pokémon are finally coming to Pokémon Go
Pokémon Go’s wild first year: a timelinePokémon Go’s wild first year: a timeline
Niantic boss John Hanke on Pokémon Go’s first year and what’s nextNiantic boss John Hanke on Pokémon Go’s first year and what’s next
Pokémon Go’s developers keep finding new ways to punish cheatersPokémon Go’s developers keep finding new ways to punish cheaters
Pokémon Go’s big summer update adds cooperative raids and redesigned gymsPokémon Go’s big summer update adds cooperative raids and redesigned gyms
A proper Pokémon game is coming to the Nintendo SwitchA proper Pokémon game is coming to the Nintendo Switch
Pokémon Go will host real-life events to celebrate its anniversaryPokémon Go will host real-life events to celebrate its anniversary
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are coming to Nintendo 3DS in NovemberPokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are coming to Nintendo 3DS in November
This Pikachu plug will charge your devices, but at what cost?This Pikachu plug will charge your devices, but at what cost?
Niantic earns up to 50 cents per visit to sponsored Pokémon Go stopsNiantic earns up to 50 cents per visit to sponsored Pokémon Go stops
The new Pokémon mobile game is about training the best Magikarp you canThe new Pokémon mobile game is about training the best Magikarp you can
Let Magikarp’s new English theme song win your heartLet Magikarp’s new English theme song win your heart
Watch this dancing Pikachu get dragged mercilessly offstage for deflating mid-performanceWatch this dancing Pikachu get dragged mercilessly offstage for deflating mid-performance
Pokémon Go is getting 80 new pokémon this weekPokémon Go is getting 80 new pokémon this week
Pokémon Go-style AR games will need permits if they want to include Milwaukee parksPokémon Go-style AR games will need permits if they want to include Milwaukee parks
Pokémon Duel is a slick digital board game for your phonePokémon Duel is a slick digital board game for your phone
The New Nintendo 3DS XL is getting an adorable Pikachu makeoverThe New Nintendo 3DS XL is getting an adorable Pikachu makeover
Pokémon Go adds symbolic stops to raise awareness of the world’s many, many problemsPokémon Go adds symbolic stops to raise awareness of the world’s many, many problems
What deep, dark secrets does this Pikachu hold within its plushy gut?What deep, dark secrets does this Pikachu hold within its plushy gut?
Pokémon Snap is coming to the Wii U tomorrowPokémon Snap is coming to the Wii U tomorrow
Pokémon Go’s holiday event gives you a better chance to catch the newest PokémonPokémon Go’s holiday event gives you a better chance to catch the newest Pokémon
Pokémon Go is finally available on the Apple WatchPokémon Go is finally available on the Apple Watch
Pokémon Go is now available in India and South AsiaPokémon Go is now available in India and South Asia
Pokémon Go is finally getting new pokémon todayPokémon Go is finally getting new pokémon today
How to make a hot dog Dugtrio, as inspired by The Pokémon CookbookHow to make a hot dog Dugtrio, as inspired by The Pokémon Cookbook
Thousands of Starbucks just became Pokémon Go gymsThousands of Starbucks just became Pokémon Go gyms
Pokémon Go is adding 10.5K gym and pokéstop locations at Sprint storesPokémon Go is adding 10.5K gym and pokéstop locations at Sprint stores
Pokémon Sun and Moon are Nintendo’s fastest-selling games ever in Europe and the AmericasPokémon Sun and Moon are Nintendo’s fastest-selling games ever in Europe and the Americas
Ditto is now on Pokémon Go, but you’ll have to catch a ton of Pidgeys to find itDitto is now on Pokémon Go, but you’ll have to catch a ton of Pidgeys to find it
Pokémon’s emphasis on collaboration turned it into a global communityPokémon’s emphasis on collaboration turned it into a global community
Nintendo Switch will reportedly get a version of Pokémon Sun and MoonNintendo Switch will reportedly get a version of Pokémon Sun and Moon
What does Congress want from smart helmets, HoloLens, and Pokémon Go?What does Congress want from smart helmets, HoloLens, and Pokémon Go?
Pokémon Sun and Moon are the perfect getaway
Seven questions for Pokémon Go designer Dennis HwangSeven questions for Pokémon Go designer Dennis Hwang
An apology to the pokémon Popplio for all the things I saidAn apology to the pokémon Popplio for all the things I said

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