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Europe and Japan in mere days!

Pokémon GO ‏@PokemonGoApp Jul 8
Thank you for your patience. We have been working to fix the server issues. We will continue rolling out #PokemonGO to new countries soon.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-07-09-uk-release-of-pokemon-go-paused-until-were-comfortable
UPDATE 11TH JULY: Now then, the Wall Street Journal has today run a report that says Pokémon Go will "likely be available in other regions, including Europe, Japan and other Asian nations within a few days". That info comes from "people familiar with plans for the game", apparently.

"Days" bodes well for a release this week. But when exactly - early or late this week? - we don't know.

Hype. Can't wait to see this take over Yurop.
 
I have an Android, but I haven't downloaded the apk yet, because I'm not sure wether I'll have to start over once it releases in Europe, too and I re-download the app?
 
A mate of mine with an iPhone is asking if this is a viable way to download Go onto his phone. I have no idea what this site is. Anyone?

http://ios.hipstore.mobi/app/Pokemon-GO/1000007852
iPhone shouldn't allow installing apps from outside the apple app store unless it is jailbroken. And i would suggest not installing apps from random sites even if it is jailbroken.
Tell him to make a US account, there are quite a few guides on that. (there is no need for a US credit card)
 
iPhone shouldn't allow installing apps from outside the apple app store unless it is jailbroken. And i would suggest not installing apps from random sites even if it is jailbroken.
Tell him to make a US account, there are quite a few guides on that. (there is no need for a US credit card)
I think some of these sites use rogue enterprise certificates. But you're up for many of the same security vulnerabilities as jailbreak sources going that route.
 
How have the servers been doing for the last 24 hours? Apparently Niantic won't continue releasing the game in other regions (besides the Japan cocktease a few hours ago) until things are more stable.
Please tell me the servers are stable as fuck, like the PS4.

Also why the fuck did they lock the maps in Japan but not in Europe if they're trying to get things stabilized? Arghhh...
Very, very noticeable improvement last night and all day today.
 
I'd be cautious of anything that's not the App Store. That looks like a piracy site.

Just get him to make a US appstore account, it's 10x times safer anyway

iPhone shouldn't allow installing apps from outside the apple app store unless it is jailbroken. And i would suggest not installing apps from random sites even if it is jailbroken.
Tell him to make a US account, there are quite a few guides on that. (there is no need for a US credit card)
Cheers guys. I told him to make a US account.
 
So what's the consensus for sign-up, a Pokemon account or a Google account?

I only think pokemon account is necessary if you plan to change from android to iphone in the future.

I have chosen the google account as it is a one-click procedure and then you are good to go.
 
There's about to be a news story about the game on CBS News if anyone wants to watch, just caught them talking about it being up next before they went to break.
 
Wasn't it here on GAF that someone went out for a walk at 3am and met some sketchy guys but they were playing too and a cop came and started playing?
 
Looks like you cannot beat a gym when someone else is training it. 2 dudes added their pokemon while on my fone showed it only had 1. Looks like the cache data puts same faction befre others

Wasted 5 battles
 
I only think pokemon account is necessary if you plan to change from android to iphone in the future.

I have chosen the google account as it is a one-click procedure and then you are good to go.
Google account also works if you plan on changing to another eco system. I'm using both an iPad Pro and LG G3 with the same account.

Can someone tell me about the 1HP bug so I'm aware?
 
What a crazy phenomenon this is.

I went walking around the university 10pm at night, saw atleast 5 other groups of people walking around with their phones out talking about pokemon.

Went to the lake, there was a lure spot, and completely packed with cars. Went near the river, and saw people catching pokemon. He saw me on my phone and waved and pointed at his phone, i waved back.

what a time to be alive.
 
Just watched some Team Mystic guy stomp all the gyms in the surrounding area. It's exciting to see someone challenging an area, with the smoke and sparks etc. and then eagerly awaiting the outcome.

Might drop a few of my 'mons in there a bit later if we're still holding the spots.
 
So that 1hp glitch... is it possible that it has anything to do with the pokemon coming back at 1hp when it's killed? Probably not but just a thought. Why does it come back on 1hp anyway? I'd rather it came back dead as I have more revives than potions.

I don't think they faint when you're fighting a gym controlled by your team. They will if you're fighting a gym controlled by a rival team.
 
Europe and Japan in mere days!

Pokémon GO ‏@PokemonGoApp Jul 8
Thank you for your patience. We have been working to fix the server issues. We will continue rolling out #PokemonGO to new countries soon.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-07-09-uk-release-of-pokemon-go-paused-until-were-comfortable
UPDATE 11TH JULY: Now then, the Wall Street Journal has today run a report that says Pokémon Go will "likely be available in other regions, including Europe, Japan and other Asian nations within a few days". That info comes from "people familiar with plans for the game", apparently.

"Days" bodes well for a release this week. But when exactly - early or late this week? - we don't know.


They better fix the 1hp bug by then.

OMG yes! The waiting is killing me.

I just checked the ingress map, and there are tons of pokestop around my place. So glad to live in a major city.
 
There's about to be a news story about the game on CBS News if anyone wants to watch, just caught them talking about it being up next before they went to break.

lmao the crew went in a circle taking turns all admitting they have no idea what pokemon is
 
What a crazy phenomenon this is.

I went walking around the university 10pm at night, saw atleast 5 other groups of people walking around with their phones out talking about pokemon.

Went to the lake, there was a lure spot, and completely packed with cars. Went near the river, and saw people catching pokemon. He saw me on my phone and waved and pointed at his phone, i waved back.

what a time to be alive.

lmao crazy and awesome at the same time

I wish they make for W10, they just need to port the iOS version :(
 
Europe and Japan in mere days!

Pokémon GO ‏@PokemonGoApp Jul 8
Thank you for your patience. We have been working to fix the server issues. We will continue rolling out #PokemonGO to new countries soon.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-07-09-uk-release-of-pokemon-go-paused-until-were-comfortable
UPDATE 11TH JULY: Now then, the Wall Street Journal has today run a report that says Pokémon Go will "likely be available in other regions, including Europe, Japan and other Asian nations within a few days". That info comes from "people familiar with plans for the game", apparently.

"Days" bodes well for a release this week. But when exactly - early or late this week? - we don't know.

They better fix the 1hp bug by then.

Gotta hurry take my town gyms before the new influx of players i guerss :D
 
I fear for what will happen when I no longer work on top of a Pokestop (in a few weeks when we move).

I went through 150 Pokeballs over the weekend, and am just now starting to replenish my reserves.
 
Europe and Japan in mere days!

Pokémon GO ‏@PokemonGoApp Jul 8
Thank you for your patience. We have been working to fix the server issues. We will continue rolling out #PokemonGO to new countries soon.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-07-09-uk-release-of-pokemon-go-paused-until-were-comfortable
UPDATE 11TH JULY: Now then, the Wall Street Journal has today run a report that says Pokémon Go will "likely be available in other regions, including Europe, Japan and other Asian nations within a few days". That info comes from "people familiar with plans for the game", apparently.

"Days" bodes well for a release this week. But when exactly - early or late this week? - we don't know.


They better fix the 1hp bug by then.

Japan will probably gonna take down the servers haha.
 
I really should dig out my Wii Fit U Meter too, and clip that on myself. I've done more walking this weekend that I have all the weekends of the past few months combined.
 
I'm not feeling this for long term honestly.....gyms only for battling is kind of lame and catching the same pokemon over and over is such a drag....I want to fight shit damn it.

My pokeballs at this point are saved mostly for rares, pidgeys, weedle, caterpies for easy xp evolves, everything else isn't worth my time.


By the end of this week I will probably just go play the original red, blue or yellow because thats what this game makes me want to do lol. Will all be dtermined after I get my phone mount for my bike tomorrow


I really wish we were able to fight pokemon for candy pieces or something. Catching pokemon gives 3 candy while fighting gives candy pieces that can be mashed together for Candy.
 
I'm not feeling this for long term honestly.....gyms only for battling is kind of lame and catching the same pokemon over and over is such a drag....I want to fight shit damn it.
Trading and PvP are promised I believe.

Also, another #TeamInstinct here. More glory to be had playing as the underdog.
 
What a crazy phenomenon this is.

I went walking around the university 10pm at night, saw atleast 5 other groups of people walking around with their phones out talking about pokemon.

Went to the lake, there was a lure spot, and completely packed with cars. Went near the river, and saw people catching pokemon. He saw me on my phone and waved and pointed at his phone, i waved back.

what a time to be alive.

This is amazing... I can't wait until it is available where I am to see the same thing happening.

It's getting popular enough that people are trying to find ways to get it early and overload the servers... which sucks because it is pushing out the release for the rest of us... but it is still amazing at the same time.

This is going to be huger than huge.
 
I managed to hold a gym for 30minutes. HAIL ME. ._.

I was wondering about the rewards on being on the gym, since I only managed to be there 30min I won't get nothing?

Another question I have is, on the shop and I only noticed this today, there is a shield there, and I clicked on the corner and I won some pikachu coins or whatever.
Is this because I owned a gym or I can get free rewards on upper right corner ever 21h?
 
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