Pokémon Go Fest gets off to disastrous start as Niantic promises refunds and $100 in Pokécoins
We’re far removed from the days when you’d see people at every city street corner being guided around by their smartphones to catch pokémon. But some people have loyally stuck with the hit mobile game months and monts after its popularity waned. Pokémon Go Fest was supposed to be a reward and real-world celebration for those players. Unfortunately, for those who traveled to Chicago’s Grant Park to participate and nab the legendary pokémon, things got off to a very frustrating start.
Shortly after the event kicked off earlier today, a devastating mix of spotty cellular network reception and server problems prevented attendees from logging in. The game was basically unplayable, which in turn made the elusive pokémon that drew people from…
