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Pokémon GO Avatar Update Causes Backlash Against Niantic As Players Are Upset by Loss of Choice for Sake of Hollow DEI “Inclusivity”

Pokémon GO Avatar Update Causes Backlash Against Niantic As Players Are Upset by Loss of Choice for Sake of Hollow DEI “Inclusivity”

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Pokémon GO Avatar Update Causes Backlash Against Niantic As Players Are Upset by Loss of Choice for Sake of Hollow DEI “Inclusivity”
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by Eddy Brock

Pokémon GO developer Niantic has once again angered its dedicated player base with nonsensical changes that seem to serve no purpose beyond chasing fickle diversity trends. The latest update replaces the classic avatar creator with a severely limited system that strips away player choice and customization options under the guise of “inclusi…

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