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Joe Rattata (he/him)
@joerattata.bsky.social
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Pokémon GO Substack operator, Twitch Affiliate, and mediocre Pokémon GO PvP player from New Jersey. Run The Jewels evangelist. Word game enthusiast. The mask goes over your nose.

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I've been sick all weekend, but I wanted to get something short and sweet out, especially after taking off last week. Hope you enjoy, and good luck for Pikipek Community Day if you do take part (I will be staying home).

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Pokémon GO Won a Golden Joystick Award
You're welcome, Scopely.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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If you haven't already read the previous week's offering at The PoGO Journal, the link to check it out is below. Thanks as always for your support.

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On Real-World Discovery in Pokémon GO
In the absence of a strong sense of identity for this game, the team behind it could and probably should play up its capacity for engaging with the world around us.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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I wrote a piece about how Andrew Cuomo sucks.

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Andrew Cuomo Is a Clown
The millionaire backed by Michael Bloomberg and super PAC money is a disgrace to his father's legacy and, in the end, to himself.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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"To the folks who would continue to advocate for gatekeeping content, I'd ask whether they'd rather see the game fail than stray from their idea of what it should be. If yes, perhaps some self-reflection is in order."

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Define "Casual Pokémon GO Player"
Good luck with that, by the way.
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October 21, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Ngl, for a visual glitch, the colors are pretty dope.

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October 9, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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A short read about Pokémon GO's seemingly unquenchable thirst for your location data.

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Pokémon GO Evidently "Needs" to Know Your Location at All Times
Yeah, no.
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October 7, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Now would be a great time for Scopely to stand for something more than “inspire play, every day.” open.substack.com/pub/pogojour...

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What Does Scopely Stand for?
Not a whole lot, as far as I can see.
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October 1, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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I want to meet the sort of player who isn't convinced to spring for GO Pass Deluxe until they hear they can earn a second shitty Incubator.

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On the Timed Incubator and the Life Span of Digital Assets
Pokémon GO's newest item comes both with a price tag and a deadline. Have fun!
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September 24, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has read this post and who continues to support my writing hobby. This post has already received more than twice my normal views, so I definitely appreciate the extra love.

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Is Niantic Still Bad? The Answer May (Not) Surprise You!
More details at 11.
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September 17, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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The struggle is real.

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Pokémon GO vs. Working Adults: The War Rages On
"Don't feel like doing tedious challenges in the middle of the workweek? Screw you, I guess."
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September 8, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Excited for the new Pokémon GO season? Ahem, we'll fix that.

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Tales of Transformation: A Needlessly Thorough Season Preview
All the information you can handle and then forget until the week or day of.
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September 2, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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Worst Pokémon GO event ever? I don't think it's hyperbole to say yes. open.substack.com/pub/pogojour...

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Delightful Days Ends in the Most Pokémon GO Way Possible
That's, ahem, not a good thing.
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August 26, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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View counts and open rate have been down lately, so let’s try actually promoting my own post in a timely fashion (what a concept)!

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I'm (Slightly) Encouraged about the Upcoming GO Battle League Season
Well, at least until the schedule drops and the lag sets in.
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August 18, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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In other words, how low can Pokémon GO, er, go?

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What Would Make You Stop Spending on Pokémon GO? Stop Playing Altogether?
In other words, how low *can* the game go?
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August 12, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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Can't wait to finally get a Frosmoth in 2030.

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Pokémon GO Can't Help but Wall Off Content
"Excited for the arrival of a new Pokémon to the game? We'll fix that."
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August 5, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Overhauling the Buddy system may have its merits, but the bigger priority should be making Pokémon GO a more accessible game.

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Fix the Buddy System? Why Not Just Make the Game Easier?
Overhauling the Buddy system may have its merits, but the bigger priority should be making Pokémon GO a more accessible game.
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July 28, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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W house spawn. IVs aren't anything to write home about, but I really can't complain, especially considering it's a random catch from my bed.

Wishing you good luck and safety on this day blessed by our Lord Arceus. 🙏

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July 25, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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The life of an Accounts Payable Specialist by day/Pokémon GO player by night is not a glamorous one, so I'm just getting to promote this now. If you haven't read it, sorry (or, alternatively, you're welcome) in advance for the length.

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The "Slopification" of Pokémon GO Content
"How many events do you want to hold at one time?" "Yes."
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July 23, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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Despite being too lazy to promote my own work until now, we're off to a strong start in terms of views. I appreciate the support, and I hope the message resonates with you.

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The Game's Getting Fixed Eventually, Right?
Right?!
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July 15, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Not exactly a doom-and-gloom piece, but not terribly optimistic either. It's really just me honestly reflecting on how I feel about Pokémon GO and the United States at the moment.

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On Pokémon GO Fest and the Fourth of July: What Are We Actually Celebrating?
There are reasons to celebrate, to be sure, but there's a lot worth questioning, too.
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July 7, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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Little Cup is back! 🤏😍

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July 2, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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Wanted to help amplify this post from @michael-thomas.bsky.social to my small group of followers. The fate of life on Earth is quite literally at stake. open.substack.com/pub/heated/p...
The Senate is about to destroy clean energy to give tax cuts to billionaires
The bill could pass within the next 24 hours.
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June 29, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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I feel like I've seen this in-game advertisement at least five times today. Is this the "Scopely effect" at work (please make it stop)? 🤦‍♂️

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June 29, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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(1/3) Keeping with a time-honored tradition (read: a whopping two years in a row), The PoGO Journal won’t be publishing a new post during GO Fest Weekend. The plan is to return next weekend—same rat time, same rat schedule.

In the meantime, please support two of my friends and loyal readers:
June 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Was going to DM you, @kevkage.bsky.social, but I wanted to make sure you could see that I (finally) got the sweatshirt! Thanks again!
June 27, 2025 at 10:18 AM