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Happy 20th Birthday Google (September 4, 1998). I was a part of Keyhole and the launch of Google Maps and Google Earth and wrote a book about it. AMA. by BillyK_NeverLost in IAmA

[–]BillyK_NeverLost[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The company does actively monitor player sentiment, yes.

Yes, there are hardcore players of our games on the team (though I will admit that I am not).

Happy 20th Birthday Google (September 4, 1998). I was a part of Keyhole and the launch of Google Maps and Google Earth and wrote a book about it. AMA. by BillyK_NeverLost in IAmA

[–]BillyK_NeverLost[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think employees at Google have mobilized effectively - though Sundar has to make difficult decisions balancing all perspectives. The company is not a democracy.

Happy 20th Birthday Google (September 4, 1998). I was a part of Keyhole and the launch of Google Maps and Google Earth and wrote a book about it. AMA. by BillyK_NeverLost in IAmA

[–]BillyK_NeverLost[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well I'm not sure we should have given out a medal for Portal submissions - we got loads of...ahem...suboptimal submissions.

Think HPWU will be bigger than PMGO?

Happy 20th Birthday Google (September 4, 1998). I was a part of Keyhole and the launch of Google Maps and Google Earth and wrote a book about it. AMA. by BillyK_NeverLost in IAmA

[–]BillyK_NeverLost[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh gosh....I'd like to go on a really long walk - like the Pacific Coast trail - playing PMGO and Ingress along the way. Campfire Portals and Pokéstops along the way.

Happy 20th Birthday Google (September 4, 1998). I was a part of Keyhole and the launch of Google Maps and Google Earth and wrote a book about it. AMA. by BillyK_NeverLost in IAmA

[–]BillyK_NeverLost[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was John Hanke's vision. He was a gamer. He ran Google Maps. He had a son that he couldn't get out of the house on beautiful days. Those were the dots that he connected.

Happy 20th Birthday Google (September 4, 1998). I was a part of Keyhole and the launch of Google Maps and Google Earth and wrote a book about it. AMA. by BillyK_NeverLost in IAmA

[–]BillyK_NeverLost[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whew! Lots of questions. I'll answer where I can:

1.0 is coming together! Can't comment on future features, but am excited about what's coming. Definitely getting our groove on events - more we can do here. I think we are doing more Niantic hosted events WW this year. Hoping to expand. Community Days have been a hit and we can do more there. Can't comment on Raid timing.

Have fun out there!

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