The “Pokemon GO” phenomenon continues to rise but so do the problems tied up to it. The most celebrated problem was the GPS spoofing issue and now two more concerns loom as up and coming problems – PokeStops and Gyms.
PokeStops are slowly becoming the next cause for concern with users reporting some as missing. Niantic has taken the initiative of taking down inappropriate PokeStops but it looks like even the ones not deemed inappropriate are disappearing too.
The case of properly placing PokeStops
Niantic presumable bases its removals on user feedback. This is something “Pokemon GO” players can do through the reporting tool that they can find in-game.
Seeing the large-scale coverage that “Pokemon GO” covers, it would be reasonable impossible for Niantic to properly identify areas. Some no-go spots include graveyards, memorial spots or even nuclear power plants, Forbes reported.
PokeStops unfortunately classified in those areas have been removed but so are other ones that are safe. Niantic is likely using a general way of massively removing the inappropriate PokeStops and now that under scrutiny.
While on that matter, it would be best to ask as well if Niantic is hearing out the user feedbacks individually or as a whole. Seeing the massive gamers hooked to “Pokemon GO," it seems daunting to figure out how Niantic can address all those concerns.
Can Niantic fix the Pokemon Go Gym Hack?
For the “Pokemon GO” players, the big icons on screen are the "Pokemon GO" gyms. For those who are not familiar with it, this is the part where players get the chance to battle the Pokemon defending it and get it on his team, Screen Rant reported.
To establish and/or take over a gym, players need levels of at least 33 to do so. Given the age of the game if played in the right course, it seems impossible for “Pokemon GO” players to be able to hold up a gym or take it over altogether.
Hence, there is a cheat somewhere and this may be something Niantic will need to look into. They could take out the gym altogether though it would require the responsible investigation than a mass wipe out.
In all, “Pokemon GO” is still a work in progress with bugs and exploits still around. Taking down the GPS spoofing bug is turning out to be only the beginning of a long road ahead for Niantic and its development team.
