Disastrous ‘Pokémon Go’ Fest ends with anger and refunds

The first-ever Pokémon Go Fest wasn’t all sunshine, rainbows, and catching Pokémon.

Attendees at the Pokémon Go Fest in Chicago on Saturday were met with a handful of problems upon arriving at the game’s first-ever official event, which was meant to be a celebration of the game’s first year and an opportunity for fans and players to meet each other and work together to earn unique in-game rewards.

Instead, players waited in lines that stretched for blocks to enter Grant Park. Some attendees on Twitter said they waited for two hours just to get in.  Read more…

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