310. Niantic Speaks

Lured Up - A Pokémon GO Podcast

Lured Up Podcast 310

Record Date - 6/20/2024

Publish Date - 6/23/2024

June is definitely not the calm before the GO Fest storm as we have had non stop events like Spelunker’s Cove and Scorching Steps. We take a look at what makes these events tick and how we can tell the difference between a filler event and an event that actually has substance. The 8th Anniversary Event looks to be a much needed step in the right direction, bringing a comprehensive lineup of bonuses and features. One thing that has been missing from our game screens lately, is new Pokémon in the wild.

Mega Rayquaza is coming back at the end of the month and the Community is still salty about Elite Raids. While the majority on social are clambering against the Elite Raid decision, in-person communities are already planning to have an amazing day of Raiding with their Communities. The differences between actual IRL Communities and those that virtue signal for them on Twitter is more clear than ever. While Elite Raids are far from being universally loved, it still asks the question of how do you make this game difficult and how can you keep things exclusive?

Michael Steranka sat with Tom Phillips of Eurogamer and discussed some of the most relevant topics in the Community zeitgeist. While it was refreshing to hear questions being asked that matter to the Community, Steranka did often play the PR card and didn’t divulge much, leading to an overall feeling of, “We are working on it”, as a response to every question that was asked. Niantic has asked us to have faith in the process before, but this time the Community is more demanding than ever.

Finally we wrap things up with a Raid Guide and Battle Party for Mega Rayquaza! Ice is all you need to worry about here and it will make sense to support that with a Mega of your own. We look to both GO Hub and Pokébattler for tips on what to bring.

Spelunker’s Cove: https://bit.ly/LU309SpelunkersCove

Scorching Steps: https://bit.ly/LU308ScorchingSteps

Horizons Event: https://bit.ly/LU310Horizons

8th Anniversary: https://bit.ly/LU310Anniversary

Mega Rayquaza: https://bit.ly/LU310MegaRayquaza

Notable: https://bit.ly/LU310Notable

Michael Steranka: https://bit.ly/LU310Steranka

Mega Rayquaza Battle Party: https://bit.ly/LU310MRayCounters

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Hosts

Ken Pescatore

Adam Tuttle

Writer and Producer

Ken Pescatore

Executive Producer

Paul Bhatt

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