'Pokémon GO' Update Latest Rumors: Case Proceeds Vs. Niantic

After downloads tapering off for the "Pokémon GO," this news update doesn't really bode well for developer Niantic when a case was filed before the Federal Trade Commission.

A report from Polygon claimed that the FTC received 72 complaints from "Pokémon GO" players since its July launch until Sept. 13. Most of the complaints involved anxieties and privacy issues as people showing up at private properties and vital installations trying to catch Pokemons.

One complainant who works at a hospital in Oregon claimed that "Pokémon GO" go even to prohibited areas in the establishment as well as private rooms of their patients.

There's also privacy issues raised since the game requires the entire Google account of the player prior to registering. That will give Niantic access to the email account, content, contacts of the user and others.

The bad news is if the "Pokémon GO" players will revoke the access to the Google account, they could no longer log on to the game.

Meanwhile, in other news, OtakuArt said that a "Pokémon GO" update will now include the ability to trade items. This is not exactly new since it was built in from the very start. This will also accelerate the process of completing the Pokedex.

Meanwhile, a new "Pokémon GO" update will feature the "Buddy Pokemon."

"Aside from providing companionship, your buddy would occasionally find candies of its Pokemon species, which you can use to power up or evolve your buddy or others of its kind," the report said.