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July 2022 Lookahead… Some Hits, Some Misses

The July Content Update came out today. I was hoping to hear more about what was happening next month by now. I will only comment on things I can access. No need to comment about Go Fest in far off cities I won’t get to… The events seem promising. The Anniversary Event is usually somethingContinue reading “July 2022 Lookahead… Some Hits, Some Misses”

Deino Community Day: High Hopes, Lousy Execution

The June 2022 Community Day was highly anticipated. Considering that last year, we got Gible after a shiny release where it was frustratingly difficult to get throughout June 2020-May 2021. This was a T1 staple and was something that Trainers were going nuts for. Then in June 2021, we got our Community Day. Highly ratedContinue reading “Deino Community Day: High Hopes, Lousy Execution”

Shinies Matter (Especially During Major/Limited Time Events)

Recently, I read an article where executives at Niantic downplayed the lack of shinies saying that they believe that too many shinies would degrade the experience of Go Fest and that they value bringing the community back together. I call shenanigans. I see and talk to my community often and see them a lot. ThereContinue reading “Shinies Matter (Especially During Major/Limited Time Events)”

Alolan Geodude Community Day… C- at best

Alolan Geodude Community Day was this past weekend. This Community Day will not get a high rating for reasons, but wasn’t all that bad. First, I have to discount the fact that it was blistering hot over this weekend here in the New Jersey. First time it’s been 90 degrees since last summer. I knowContinue reading “Alolan Geodude Community Day… C- at best”

Stufful Community Day was OK

Stufful Community Day was yesterday. I was unimpressed. Yes, a brand new Pokemon is great. We’re all on even footing and any shinies are new shinies. I like getting new shinies. It also is a cuter Pokemon and attractive to the younger/family set (not that I care), though Bewear looks like a person in aContinue reading “Stufful Community Day was OK”