Pokémon Go’s developers keep finding new ways to punish cheaters
Niantic has fought back against Pokémon Go cheaters in a variety of ways. From outright banning them to using more interesting methods, like only allowing them to catch the worst pokémon. Basically, the company has zero tolerance for players who use assistant apps that help track pokémon or trick the game. Today, the developer expanded its punishments with another unorthodox measure: players who use third-party services that “circumvent normal gameplay” will be marked.
In a statement on TheSilphRoad subreddit, Niantic describes this shameful badge as a “slash” in their inventory; once marked, a player’s game “may not behave as expected.” Exactly what that means is unclear. When contacted by The Verge, Niantic declined to elaborate, but...