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Re:Pokémon Go players are altering public map data to catch ... by laserbeam on Monday May 06, 2024 @02:30PM (#40277908)
I thought the whole point of geolocation games was that they are traveling games. Games for people who travel a lot. That doesn’t mean you should like them but that IS the mechanic, going around to see places. Wallet use is a part of traveling and that will continue to be true with or without pokemon go.
Re:Pokémon Go players are altering public map data to catch ... by pseudalopex on Monday May 06, 2024 @06:08PM (#40280075)
> I thought the whole point of geolocation games was that they are traveling games. Games for people who travel a lot.

Niantic talk about physical activity and community. Their business model is in app purchases and local advertising. Mechanics encourage controlling local territory.