Children play Pokemon Go in Central Park as Pokemon Go craze hits New York City on July 29, 2016 in New York City. (Photo : GettyImages/Michael Loccisano)
While Pokemon Go has become popular with some players relying on cheats like GPS spoofing and Pokeball thrower, Niantic Labs is gearing up to implement permanent bans. The game developer has been busy addressing bugs and fixes associated with Pokemon Go although it is just a matter of time before Niantic moves forward and accommodates cheats.
Latest reports suggest that the game developer is applying mild bans seeing the popularity of Pokemon Go, according to PC Magazine. Patches are out to fix such exploits but the fact remains that there are too many to handle. The company may have had enough and it will eventually crack the whip.
Rumors are rife that Niantic Labs will implement permanent bans on blundering gamers who continue resorting to hacks such as GPS spoofing. Amid addressing the popular aid that third party apps such as PokeVision provided, the move has hardly slowed down addicted players from relying on alternatives.
With the hide and seek game between gamers and Niantic, the only solution it to ban those found cheating. Pokemon Go player who are playing fairly have nothing to worry. However, not all may be well for those who have heavily invested and used the apps and bots to help them in capturing the elusive monsters.
GPS spoofing is just but the tip of the iceberg. Gamers are also using other hacks like Pokeball thrower, which is a strategy that aids them to catch the strong Pokemon characters. This simple tactic does not require technical skills to use.
As time goes by, Pokemon Go gamers may want to heed to the warning. Although there are a number of them still on the loose, once Niantic pins them down, it is unclear whether they can be reinstated or they will lose forever.
The game developer is committed to bans as most players can see at the FAQ section, according to Niantic Labs official website. For now, it is safe to play by the rule to avoid the looming permanent bans.
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