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Pokémon Go’s Ban Wave Lends Weight to the Rare-Quest ‘Injection’ Trade, and Fans Suspect an Inside Job
Pokémon Go players are reportedly receiving 30-day account bans for acquiring rare Pokémon through 'injecting,' a method that grants access to unauthorized questlines. This practice, which has been rumored for over a year and involves selling these rare creatures for hundreds of dollars, suggests a potential internal leak or server hack. Developer Scopely Explore has not yet commented on the situation.
What does the next 10 years hold for Pokémon Go? More mechanics, better gyms, and "multi-generational play"
Michael Steranka, vice president of product at Scopely Explore, discussed the future of Pokémon Go, outlining plans for enhanced gyms, more community events, and features to facilitate multi-generational play over the next decade. Despite a recent change in ownership from Niantic to Scopely, the development team aims to maintain the game's core experience while introducing new mechanics and fostering community engagement.