I live at the far end of nowhere. For me to find a Pokestop or gym it takes a minimum 15 minute drive. Once a three mile run only had two total Pokemon show up. I also live where the only Internet access I have comes through my cellular network, to get to a place where I have public internet access takes about 40 minutes. When the game constantly requires updates in order to play, I am left with the option of wasting my precious data or driving at least an hour and 20 minute round trip.* If I felt the updates were worthwhile, I wouldnt gripe and the game would receive a higher rating, many of the required updates do not improve functionality though and, in the most recent case, forced a download with an unneeded feature that doesnt function at all.
I have been a Pokemon fan since Red and Blue hit the States and I have always valued the franchise for being inclusive of all people; I really wish Niantic would make the game more inclusive for people who live in a rural area.
*Note to those arguing I should be on an unlimited plan: an unlimited plan would actually work against my ability to use a hotspot for homework, they cap hotspot access at 11GB/month and during the school year I need at least 1GB/day to run required software.
Banana hammock 0 yeah about Pokémon GO, v1.39.0