Pokémon Go Fest attendees to get refunds as technical disappontment breaks the event

What an unexpected happening at Pokémon Go Fest.
Heading into Niantic’s Pokémon Go Fest — a gathering of roughly 20,000 Pokémon Go players in Chicago’s Grant Park — everyone seemed to have the same concern: the weather reports said a thunder storm was coming.
The weather turned out fine. Most other things, unfortunately, did not.
As a result, Niantic has just announced that they’ll be refunding attendees in addition to crediting them $100 of in-game currency (or Pokécoins). Estimates from Niantic leading into the event pinned the crowd at around 15-20,000 attendees.

(Update: It’s currently unclear if Niantic will be automatically refunding attendees, or just those who ask. Niantic says they will send an email with details to attendees shortly)

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First and most notably: the game simply didn’t work. Within minutes of the first attendees filing into Grant Park, the cell networks got shaky. Within 20 minutes of the doors officially opening, every network was down. I’ve done my fair share of liveblogs over the past decade, so I’m used to getting around network congestion and finding some semblance of signal. There was nothing.

If you could get online, Pokémon Go itself was having issues. Tapping a monster to catch it would result in nothing but an error screen — a particular punch in the gut to many a player who traveled far in hopes of completing their Pokedex, as the Park was set to spawn some of the game’s rarest monsters. You’d tap an Unown or a Heracross (usually only available in very specific regions, and certainly not in the middle of Chicago), and the game would crash.

Meanwhile, real-world logistical issues were abound. Hours before the event started, the lines stretched around the block. 3 hours later, much of the line remained outside. Massive displays meant to show which teams were ruling the in-park gyms were instead just turned off.
 
When Niantic’s John Hanke took the stage, he was greeted by an audience a few thousand deep, many of them chanting “FIX YOUR GAME” or “WE CAN’T PLAY!”. Some more aggressive attendees approached the stage to personally share (read: shout) their discontent.

As of 2pm Central Time, Niantic plans to continue on the with the event’s agenda in hopes that they can get things working.
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Legend Announces His birth day Celebration

 Legendary say's;

               When it was time for sleep, mummy struggled to make sure not to sleep until her king is born. She went further to churches, prayed and fasted earlier in the day (all this happened the night I was to be given birth to). When it was time for me to be given birth to, mummy knew she would be blessed with a son who will release her from bondage and suffrage. Until this day came mummy never smiled. She taught to herself,"Is this how this world is gonna end? she asked herself a rhetorical question. Mummy never taught of loosing "ME" as she kept thanking Jah(God) for this day.
  
Never the less, God willing to do, say's "No woman, you have done so much for people and in return deserves some favor", then by grace, and he poured on mummy "Me", whom she still believes would bring Joy and blessings afterwards to her.

All we are trying to give out in summary is that; on the 24th day of july marks the birth of our Legend, a PortHarcourt Star from birth.. please kindly check back at us to get details, and his information's. Thanks for reading.

NOTE: Remember on the 24th of this month, we shall release another post of our Legend in details.. Keep Visiting!

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One of the best hotels, "THE OAK BAY BEACH" Hotel Awaits you in Victoria Island, Canada

Looking like an oasis of luxury and sophistication, the majestic Oak Bay Beach Hotel has been standing sentry on the lovely waterfront of Victoria, British Columbia’s beautiful capital city, for over eighty years. An iconic spot in the city, this high-end retreat believes that the best things in life are timeless, and plans to impress you with a magical mix of elegance, class and warmth, while a touch of history and modern amenities will create a one-of-a-kind atmosphere that will be stuck in your mind forever.

If you ask us, Victoria is one of Canada’s most charming cities, with a gorgeous architecture and a unique spirit, that’s perfectly complemented by this stunning hotel, established in the early 20th century. As the years went by, the Oak Bay Beach Hotel has been constantly reinvented and refurbished, taking this overwhelming location well into the 21st century.

True to its Manor House style roots, this hotel offers exactly 100 guest accommodations, ranging from exquisite rooms, to boutique suites, one-bedroom suites, and lavish penthouse suites, each of theme extremely spacious and alluring. Regardless of your choice or preferences, every single accommodation comes with at least one working fireplace, ocean or residential views, and spa inspired bathrooms.

While you’re in British Columbia, you should totally explore Canada’s superb West Coast: whale watching, boating, and hiking – these are just a few of the exciting outdoor adventures you could try out here. But the hotel’s spectacular seaside spa, The Snug Pub, Kate’s Café, The Dining Room, or Theatre will also try their best to keep your spirits up and make the best of this trip.

 

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