Agents have reported that a Japanese game news company has interviewed Brian Rose and posted the transcript on their website. In it, Brian discusses the new C.O.R.E subscription and portal history, as well as future plans.
- The Portal History feature is planned to be enabled in scanners tomorrow, February 17th.
- Niantic is working on a Drone Mark II
- Plans to make Ingress easier for new agents are on their roadmap
- Anomalies will return once it is safe to do so, but Niantic is evaluating ways to have an XM Anomaly under the current situation.
- The Battle Beacon and its eventual role in future Anomalies is being examined.
The full Interview can be read in Japanese at the following link: https://app.famitsu.com/20210216_1764485/
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- The Portal History feature is planned to be enabled in scanners tomorrow, February 17th.
- Niantic is working on a Drone Mark II
- Plans to make Ingress easier for new agents are on their roadmap
- Anomalies will return once it is safe to do so, but Niantic is evaluating ways to have an XM Anomaly under the current situation.
- The Battle Beacon and its eventual role in future Anomalies is being examined.
The full Interview can be read in Japanese at the following link: https://app.famitsu.com/20210216_1764485/
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Portal History is now enabled on the scanner for all Agents!
https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/13619/portal-history-now-available-on-the-ingress-app
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https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/13619/portal-history-now-available-on-the-ingress-app
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Niantic announced a new flash Event from February 19th @ 1700 UTC to February 26th @ 1700 UTC!
In this timespan, the following bonuses will be available:
• 2X AP for 1st and 8th Resonator deploy
• 2X AP for Links
• 4 Mods deployable per Portal
• Kinetic Capsule Program distance of 4km for new Programs
• 15 minutes Drone cooldown time
(AP bonuses can be further boosted with an Apex)
Additionally, a new Link Bundle will be available in the in-app store for 2500 CMU, containing 15 Rare Link Amps and 10 Common Heat Sinks.
⚠ Remember to stay safe, and to follow your local health and safety guidelines when playing Ingress. Wear a mask and stay apart from other people as much as you can!
Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/13655/coming-soon-february-flash-event
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In this timespan, the following bonuses will be available:
• 2X AP for 1st and 8th Resonator deploy
• 2X AP for Links
• 4 Mods deployable per Portal
• Kinetic Capsule Program distance of 4km for new Programs
• 15 minutes Drone cooldown time
(AP bonuses can be further boosted with an Apex)
Additionally, a new Link Bundle will be available in the in-app store for 2500 CMU, containing 15 Rare Link Amps and 10 Common Heat Sinks.
⚠ Remember to stay safe, and to follow your local health and safety guidelines when playing Ingress. Wear a mask and stay apart from other people as much as you can!
Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/13655/coming-soon-february-flash-event
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Ingress Updates [ENG]
Niantic opened applications for a newly created role in the Ingress community: the XM Ambassadors (XMAs). As specified on the community forum, a XMA is "passionate about Ingress, excited to engage with other community members in the Ingress Forum, share gameplay…
Applications to become a XM Ambassador closed early this morning.
Selected players will be announced on February 28th! Stay tuned!
Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/comment/130478/#Comment_130478
More info about XMAs: https://t.me/IUENG/5489
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Selected players will be announced on February 28th! Stay tuned!
Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/comment/130478/#Comment_130478
More info about XMAs: https://t.me/IUENG/5489
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A new option has been spotted in the Intel Map's filter menu!
You can now invert the selection of Visited/Captured/Scout controlled Portals!
Check it out now at intel.ingress.com!
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You can now invert the selection of Visited/Captured/Scout controlled Portals!
Check it out now at intel.ingress.com!
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As anticipated, Niantic opened applications on their Careers website for the position of "Ingress Community Specialist"!
Its responsibilities will be the following (from Niantic's website):
• Build trust and motivate interaction with Ingress channels through engagement programs.
• Identify, amplify, and engage with high-quality user generated content.
• Work with the support team to provide a cohesive voice across all our platforms.
• Measure, monitor, and build detailed qualitative and quantitative sentiment reports identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Represent the voice of Ingress players in meetings with cross-functional partners of varying levels and job functions.
• Collate feedback from Ingress players having access to beta/early access versions.
• Perform key tasks including but not limited to workflow and process development, issue (bug) tracking and prioritization, documenting process, writing user-facing content, product support, and data analysis.
• Constantly look for solutions to problems and evaluate ways to more efficiently and effectively lead the global support processes.
• Represent the Ingress team online and at events.
For a full list of requirements, or to apply for this position (based in San Francisco, CA or Los Angeles, CA) visit https://careers.nianticlabs.com/openings/operations-specialist-ingress-community/
Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/13665/ingress-community-specialist-role#latest
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Its responsibilities will be the following (from Niantic's website):
• Build trust and motivate interaction with Ingress channels through engagement programs.
• Identify, amplify, and engage with high-quality user generated content.
• Work with the support team to provide a cohesive voice across all our platforms.
• Measure, monitor, and build detailed qualitative and quantitative sentiment reports identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Represent the voice of Ingress players in meetings with cross-functional partners of varying levels and job functions.
• Collate feedback from Ingress players having access to beta/early access versions.
• Perform key tasks including but not limited to workflow and process development, issue (bug) tracking and prioritization, documenting process, writing user-facing content, product support, and data analysis.
• Constantly look for solutions to problems and evaluate ways to more efficiently and effectively lead the global support processes.
• Represent the Ingress team online and at events.
For a full list of requirements, or to apply for this position (based in San Francisco, CA or Los Angeles, CA) visit https://careers.nianticlabs.com/openings/operations-specialist-ingress-community/
Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/13665/ingress-community-specialist-role#latest
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🇮🇳 During the European night, Niantic announced a new Wayfarer Challenge for India, spanning from March 16th 2021 at 00:00 a.m. IST until March 26th 2021 at 00:00 a.m. IST.
Agents level 10 and higher can participate by reviewing Portals in the Indian territory, setting their home or bonus location in Wayfarer.
Just like the previous Poland Wayfarer Challenge, three reward tiers will be rewarded during the Holi Festival weekend based on the number of new Wayspots in the country.
Tier 1 Rewards - 3,000+ New Wayspots approved
20 Resonators and 20 Power Cubes at Agent Level (up to L8).
Tier 2 Rewards - 5,000+ New Wayspots approved
All rewards from Tier 1 plus 3 Rare Heat Sink, 3 Rare Multi-Hack, and 3 Rare Link Amp.
Tier 3 Rewards - 8,000+ New Wayspots approved
All rewards from Tiers 1 and 2 plus 1 SoftBank Ultra Link, 1 ITO EN (-), and 1 ITO EN (+)
Source and more info: https://community.wayfarer.nianticlabs.com/discussion/13507/introducing-the-india-wayfarer-challenge-16-26-march
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Agents level 10 and higher can participate by reviewing Portals in the Indian territory, setting their home or bonus location in Wayfarer.
Just like the previous Poland Wayfarer Challenge, three reward tiers will be rewarded during the Holi Festival weekend based on the number of new Wayspots in the country.
Tier 1 Rewards - 3,000+ New Wayspots approved
20 Resonators and 20 Power Cubes at Agent Level (up to L8).
Tier 2 Rewards - 5,000+ New Wayspots approved
All rewards from Tier 1 plus 3 Rare Heat Sink, 3 Rare Multi-Hack, and 3 Rare Link Amp.
Tier 3 Rewards - 8,000+ New Wayspots approved
All rewards from Tiers 1 and 2 plus 1 SoftBank Ultra Link, 1 ITO EN (-), and 1 ITO EN (+)
Source and more info: https://community.wayfarer.nianticlabs.com/discussion/13507/introducing-the-india-wayfarer-challenge-16-26-march
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Also during the early hours of the European night, Niantic released an update on their blog, regarding anti-cheating efforts in their games.
According to the post, since the start of 2020, more than 5 million punishments were issued to cheaters across all Niantic games, 20% of them being permanent bans. Furthermore, 90% of players who received their first warning stopped cheating afterwards; a piece of data that Niantic defines "encouraging".
The company stated they have invested in new technology and are continuously tweaking and improving their existing detection tools in order to assure an accurate detection of cheaters and the minimum amount of false positives possible.
The Fast Track Program, introduced to try and provide a faster response to spoofing cases, has received more than 4000 Fast Track requests, of which ~70% were eligible for an expedited review.
Finally, to address concerns of remote Ingress Portals getting spoofed during Ops, Niantic is introducing new Compartmental Access Level measures which will be explained in more detail in a future Ingress Forum post.
Source: https://nianticlabs.com/blog/cheatingupdate-022321/
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According to the post, since the start of 2020, more than 5 million punishments were issued to cheaters across all Niantic games, 20% of them being permanent bans. Furthermore, 90% of players who received their first warning stopped cheating afterwards; a piece of data that Niantic defines "encouraging".
The company stated they have invested in new technology and are continuously tweaking and improving their existing detection tools in order to assure an accurate detection of cheaters and the minimum amount of false positives possible.
The Fast Track Program, introduced to try and provide a faster response to spoofing cases, has received more than 4000 Fast Track requests, of which ~70% were eligible for an expedited review.
Finally, to address concerns of remote Ingress Portals getting spoofed during Ops, Niantic is introducing new Compartmental Access Level measures which will be explained in more detail in a future Ingress Forum post.
Source: https://nianticlabs.com/blog/cheatingupdate-022321/
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Niantic published the release notes for the new 2.66.1 version of Ingress Prime!
In addition to the previously announced "Invert" button on the Intel Map's "Filters" section, the update focuses on a couple bugfixes:
- The known bug regarding Portal History in the Scanner App where a ring would disappear after the level of the Portal changed, was fixed.
- The hard lock occurring after submitting a Portal Nomination was resolved
- The loading animation no longer remains stuck after tapping the back button when linking. (Android only)
Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/13735/ingress-2-66-1-release-notes
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In addition to the previously announced "Invert" button on the Intel Map's "Filters" section, the update focuses on a couple bugfixes:
- The known bug regarding Portal History in the Scanner App where a ring would disappear after the level of the Portal changed, was fixed.
- The hard lock occurring after submitting a Portal Nomination was resolved
- The loading animation no longer remains stuck after tapping the back button when linking. (Android only)
Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/13735/ingress-2-66-1-release-notes
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Ingress Updates [ENG]
A new option has been spotted in the Intel Map's filter menu!
You can now invert the selection of Visited/Captured/Scout controlled Portals!
Check it out now at intel.ingress.com!
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You can now invert the selection of Visited/Captured/Scout controlled Portals!
Check it out now at intel.ingress.com!
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The Niantic Store is selling this awesome Toast Plushie, inspired by the "Toast notification" 2019 April Fool's joke and the famous video by Hank Johnson.
The plushie is available in 2 sizes: 7.5 and 15 inches which cost $24.99 and $39.99.
It also contains a passcode for 10 Toast Beacons! 🍞
⚠ At the moment, the item is only available in the AMER region store.
https://shop.nianticlabs.com/ingress-toast-plushie
Ph: @Ishira
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The plushie is available in 2 sizes: 7.5 and 15 inches which cost $24.99 and $39.99.
It also contains a passcode for 10 Toast Beacons! 🍞
⚠ At the moment, the item is only available in the AMER region store.
https://shop.nianticlabs.com/ingress-toast-plushie
Ph: @Ishira
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The XM Ambassadors appear to have been chosen! Congrats to the (at the moment) 44 chosen agents, check your email for further instructions. The formal announcement is expected to happen later today.
Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/badge/xma
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Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/badge/xma
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Ingress Updates [ENG]
The XM Ambassadors appear to have been chosen! Congrats to the (at the moment) 44 chosen agents, check your email for further instructions. The formal announcement is expected to happen later today. Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/badge/xma @IUENG
The official announcement was just published! Check if your username appears here: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/13816/meet-the-xm-ambassadors#latest
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Meet the XM Ambassadors!
We are excited to introduce you all to our first batch of XM Ambassadors!
To celebrate March 8th, International Women's Day, Niantic published on their social accounts the inspiring stories of four female Niantics, and will be doing the same every week this month, to celebrate their achievements, aspirations and contributions in Niantic!
This week: Shivaun Robinson, Chiaki Narusawa, Yennie Solheim and Anne Beuttenmüller!
Agents are also creating local events to celebrate this day and all women around the world, such as the Chilean Ingress Community, who organised a beacon lighting today at 20:00 your local time!
Happy International Women's Day! ❤️
Source: https://twitter.com/ingress/status/1368986682373050370?s=19
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This week: Shivaun Robinson, Chiaki Narusawa, Yennie Solheim and Anne Beuttenmüller!
Agents are also creating local events to celebrate this day and all women around the world, such as the Chilean Ingress Community, who organised a beacon lighting today at 20:00 your local time!
Happy International Women's Day! ❤️
Source: https://twitter.com/ingress/status/1368986682373050370?s=19
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The C.O.R.E subscription is renewing today for Agents who purchased it at launch! Here is a recording of the cool animation occurring when the loadout drop is received!
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During the European night, Niantic announced a new Special Event!
"Resonate the World" will last from March 12th 17:00 UTC to March 15th 17:00 UTC
The Faction with the most deployed Resonators (upgrades won't count!) will unlock a new Kinetic Capsule program to craft a virus, which will be usable by both Factions: ADA Refactor if the Enlightened win, Jarvis Virus if the Resistance win. It will be available from March 19th 17:00 UTC to March 29th 17:00 UTC.
During the event, the following bonuses will be available:
• 2 L8 Resonator deployable per Portal
• 2x Resonator drop rate from hacks
• 3x AP for deploying the 8th Resonator on a Portal
In addition, the following bundles will be available in the in-app store:
• Mini Builder Bundle (2500 CMU)
46 Resonators
10x L1, 10x L2, 8x L3, 8x L4, 5x L5,5x L6, 30 L8
• 30 L8 Resonators (2500 CMU)
⚠️ As always, we join Niantic in recommending all players to follow health and safety guidelines while playing Ingress. Be safe out there!
Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/13906/coming-soon-resonate-the-world-weekend-event
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"Resonate the World" will last from March 12th 17:00 UTC to March 15th 17:00 UTC
The Faction with the most deployed Resonators (upgrades won't count!) will unlock a new Kinetic Capsule program to craft a virus, which will be usable by both Factions: ADA Refactor if the Enlightened win, Jarvis Virus if the Resistance win. It will be available from March 19th 17:00 UTC to March 29th 17:00 UTC.
During the event, the following bonuses will be available:
• 2 L8 Resonator deployable per Portal
• 2x Resonator drop rate from hacks
• 3x AP for deploying the 8th Resonator on a Portal
In addition, the following bundles will be available in the in-app store:
• Mini Builder Bundle (2500 CMU)
46 Resonators
10x L1, 10x L2, 8x L3, 8x L4, 5x L5,5x L6, 30 L8
• 30 L8 Resonators (2500 CMU)
⚠️ As always, we join Niantic in recommending all players to follow health and safety guidelines while playing Ingress. Be safe out there!
Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/13906/coming-soon-resonate-the-world-weekend-event
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To celebrate the traditional Japanese Cherry Blooming season, three new badges have been introduced in the in-app store!
Sakura Tree, Sakura Branch and Sakura Blossom badges are now available for 2500 CMU each!
While Niantic hasn't officially confirmed it yet, we assume that the badges will only be available during the current event. We will provide further updates as we get them!
Ph: @InvestigateXM
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Sakura Tree, Sakura Branch and Sakura Blossom badges are now available for 2500 CMU each!
While Niantic hasn't officially confirmed it yet, we assume that the badges will only be available during the current event. We will provide further updates as we get them!
Ph: @InvestigateXM
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Ingress Updates [ENG]
To celebrate the traditional Japanese Cherry Blooming season, three new badges have been introduced in the in-app store! Sakura Tree, Sakura Branch and Sakura Blossom badges are now available for 2500 CMU each! While Niantic hasn't officially confirmed it…
As confirmed by Niantic the badges will be available until March 19th 5PM UTC.
In the forum announcement, we can also read their description: their meaning in relation to 'hanami', the tradition of watching cherry blossoms bloom.
Sakura Tree: Hanami is to appreciate the transient beauty of cherry blossoms and MU.
Sakura Branch: Sakura represents a time of optimism and renewal or Recursion.
Sakura Blossom: ‘Mono no aware’ is a sensitivity to ephemera and XM.
Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/13949/let-s-welcome-the-season-of-cherry-blossoms
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In the forum announcement, we can also read their description: their meaning in relation to 'hanami', the tradition of watching cherry blossoms bloom.
Sakura Tree: Hanami is to appreciate the transient beauty of cherry blossoms and MU.
Sakura Branch: Sakura represents a time of optimism and renewal or Recursion.
Sakura Blossom: ‘Mono no aware’ is a sensitivity to ephemera and XM.
Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/13949/let-s-welcome-the-season-of-cherry-blossoms
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Niantic published the release notes for the new version of Ingress Prime, v2.67.1!
In this version, the Layers button will now remember the latest selected Layer, even when the app is restarted. Furthermore, the minimum requirement for iOS users has been bumped to version 12.2 of the Apple Operating System "because of requirements from other game components".
Among the bugfixes, Battle Beacons can now be deployed even if Mods from the same Agent are present on the Target Portal; Android's back button will close the Layers menu, and the softlock occurring whenever tapping a field trip waypoint from the Drone Footage View has been resolved.
The new version will reach your devices in the next few days!
Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/13955/ingress-2-67-1
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In this version, the Layers button will now remember the latest selected Layer, even when the app is restarted. Furthermore, the minimum requirement for iOS users has been bumped to version 12.2 of the Apple Operating System "because of requirements from other game components".
Among the bugfixes, Battle Beacons can now be deployed even if Mods from the same Agent are present on the Target Portal; Android's back button will close the Layers menu, and the softlock occurring whenever tapping a field trip waypoint from the Drone Footage View has been resolved.
The new version will reach your devices in the next few days!
Source: https://community.ingress.com/en/discussion/13955/ingress-2-67-1
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A notification from Niantic states that the Resistance have the lead in the "Resonate the World" challenge! If the challenge would've ended now, we would have a new recipe for Kinetic Capsules to create Jarvis Viruses!
March 13th - 17:30 UTC
RES: 326.341
ENL: 305.531
Ph: @Shooters42
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March 13th - 17:30 UTC
RES: 326.341
ENL: 305.531
Ph: @Shooters42
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The Resistance slightly increased their lead over the Enlightened in the "Resonate the World" challenge!
March 14th - 17:30 UTC
RES: 639.891
ENL: 601.168
Ph: @Shooters42
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March 14th - 17:30 UTC
RES: 639.891
ENL: 601.168
Ph: @Shooters42
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Resonate the World!
The results are in!
Resistance wins the "Resonate the World" Weekend Event with 886,548 Resonators deployed! The JARVIS Virus Program has been unlocked. The Enlightened was not far too behind, with 833,388 Resonators deployed.
Congratulations to the Resistance! 🔵
Source: https://t.me/NianticOfficial/141
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The results are in!
Resistance wins the "Resonate the World" Weekend Event with 886,548 Resonators deployed! The JARVIS Virus Program has been unlocked. The Enlightened was not far too behind, with 833,388 Resonators deployed.
Congratulations to the Resistance! 🔵
Source: https://t.me/NianticOfficial/141
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