@NianticHelp In-app support team accused me of using profanity and instead of providing an answer to my question, I received non-related information about how GO Battle League needs to be improved. Can I please get a straight answer to my original question?
@ScopelyExplore I would like a human to look into this, the AI slop bots keep closing my conversation.
I was compensated with 1 Raid pass so I “may try raiding again”. M-Glalie is out of raids and won’t be back til who knows. Please fix this, not my fault the game didn’t work.
@ScopelyExplore “We have heard your opinion and have decided to ignore it”.
“Yes, we changed the frequency, and no, we won’t tell you why”.
#SellPokemonGO
@TheActualNomad That’s fair, but I’ll counter with this:
If the corporate model (specifically, Scopley’s corporate model) was functioning + actively engaged with the playerbase, should Jason have been in a position where he needed to reach out to the head honcho of GBL to get their attention?
@TheActualNomad One more thing I’ll add, and this probably is outside the scope of this convo, but saying Jason “doesn’t know how corporate works” says a lot about the state of the corporate world.
Scopley simply doesn’t care about the playerbase as long as they keep making billions.
@TheActualNomad Also, is there nobody backing up Michael? I’m sorry, but he engaged Jason in this discussion. “Wait til November” isn’t a valid answer when the exploit is a clearly documented and ongoing issue. Huge lack of accountability from Scopley/Michael in my eyes (2/2).
@Jason2890PoGo Not to mention, you get punished for making them aware of it. I’m glad he’s a parent and wants that time to be with his fam, but why is there not a 2nd in charge? It’s the same playbook as with Niantic - no accountability, it’s always someone else’s problem! (3/3)
#SellPokemonGO
@Jason2890PoGo To me, it seems Michael is okay with following in those footsteps. There’s a problem with the game, you brought it to his attention, he chose not to act on it. Then he bitches on social because you’re violating his “boundaries” (2/3).
@MichaelSteranka Let me ask you a question.
What do expect the playerbase to do when the AI slop bots provide nothing of substance, X support ignores countless complaints daily, and instead of punishing those responsible, you punish Jason?!
Fuck your boundaries, buddy, address the problem!
@MichaelSteranka Glad you’re a parent. Put your big boy pants on and face reality. There’s an issue with cheating in your game, and instead of punishing those responsible, you try to silence the one speaking out against it. What is this, the USSR? You’d be lucky to work with Jason to solve this!
@MichaelSteranka This is an embarrassing look for you, Michael.
You’re the head honcho for GBL. Glad you’re a parent now, but there’s 0 accountability at Scopley. Pointing Jason towards the AI slop bots is one thing. To say “wait til Nov” when it’s clear that there’s an issue now is even worse.
🚨 😩SCOPELY – What’s Changed in Pokémon GO? 🚨
Since Scopely/Scopely Explore took over, players have noticed more rewards being reduced, removed, or shifted behind paid GO Passes. 😤 (translated from a Reddit post by ShadedRonin)
🎈 Team GO Rocket Balloons reduced from 4/day to 1/day.
✨ Wild Shiny rates reportedly nerfed, with some boosted species dropping toward standard odds.
💰 Boosted Shiny chances increasingly tied to paid GO Passes.
👑 Giovanni removed from Rocket Balloons — Super Rocket Radar users must find him at PokéStops.
🎁 Research Breakthroughs diluted with a much larger Pokémon pool, making desirable rewards harder to obtain.
⚔️ GBL Rank 20 Legendary rewards changed from the current Raid Boss to a random Legendary pool.
📅 Major events such as GO Fest, Mega Ascension & Mega Finale can replace or remove regular weekly bonuses, Spotlight Hours and Raid Hours.
🤝 Friendship Friday bonuses disappear during some major events.
⏳ Super Rocket Radars can expire.
🐉 Mega Rayquaza moved from repeatable Raids to limited encounters, with extra access potentially paid.
🎟️ Mega Finale gives fewer free Raid opportunities, while many valuable rewards are placed in the GO Pass.
🔬 Free Legendary Research and Field Research targeting have been reduced or heavily diluted.
🥐 AR Scan tasks were removed, cutting off an easy source of free Poffins.
📡 Remote Super Mega Raids now require Remote Raid Pass + Link Charges.
📈 Seasonal bonuses are increasingly locked behind GO Pass progression instead of being automatic.
⌛ Permanent Research is being replaced by time-limited progression, with rewards disappearing after events.
🏆 PokéStop Showcases and Collection Challenges have become much less frequent.
❌ Fast-Track Monday and Double-Time Sunday bonuses were removed.
🎫 Monthly GO Pass value has reportedly dropped, including removal of the Tier 100 Legendary Special Background.
🧪 Some paid rewards are now temporary “rental” items, such as Timed Incubators.
💸 Players have also reported testing of higher prices for identical item bundles.
📉 The overall concern: less free content, more diluted rewards, more temporary systems — and more desirable bonuses being moved behind paid passes.
What do you think? 🤔
Is Pokémon GO becoming too heavily monetized under Scopely? 👇