Pokémon Go Fest in Chicago goes bad; Niantic promises refunds

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"Do people still play Pokémon go?"It's a question that pops up pretty much any time the game gets mentioned. Alas… Pokémon Go Fest didn't work. But lots and lots of people do still play. That was the idea behind Pokémon Go Fest. Enough people that the game can still be found floating around the iOS App Store's Top 20 grossing apps.


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Pokémon Go Fest in Chicago: Video of Niantic CEO John Hanke booed

Thousands of people arrived in Chicago on July 22, 2017 to catch some extremely rare Pokémon, but server and networking issues ruined the day. The first big live event for the popular augmented reality game didn't exactly go as planned, with the festival goers screaming at the company to "fix the game" and booing the CEO John Hanke. Here's what happened and what they did to make it up to players. Follow Tech Insider: On Facebook

Pokémon Go Fest in Chicago: Video of Niantic CEO John Hanke booed

Pokémon Go Fest in Chicago goes bad; Niantic promises refunds
Skip in Skip x Embed x Share CLOSE "Pokémon Go" players did exercise more at first, but those benefits disappeared quickly. Video provided by Newsy NewslookFestival goers wander the grounds at the Pokemon Go Fest Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Grant Park in Chicago. Apptopia says Pokémon Go has generated $1.2 billion in revenue, helping part-owner Nintendo bolster its brand and bottom line. Niantic CEO John Hanke was met with a chorus of boos from the crowd when he took the stage during the event. Email: ebaig@usatoday.com; Follow USA TODAY Personal Tech Columnist @edbaig on TwitterRead or Share this story: https://usat.ly/2uVzWy8


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