This week, Jamal and Chris dive into one of the most unexpected Wayfarer updates we’ve seen in a while — Niantic’s new “Street Corner and Bus Stop Experiment” happening in France, Italy, and Spain.
What these new “Niantic-generated” Wayspots mean for the Wayfarer system.
Whether this is a bug, a test, or a hint of a larger criteria change.
How this experiment could affect reviewers and nominators, especially when it comes to “generic” locations or player expectations for quality and significance.
The potential upside for rural and low-density areas, which could benefit from more accessible PokéStops and gameplay opportunities.
And, of course, what safeguards Niantic might need to prevent spam or confusion in the review queue.
They also cover this week’s Wayfarer news, including reports that Emily may be down again.
✅ Spatial / Scopely News
✅ What It Means for Criteria
✅Bus Stops & the Wayfarer Experiment
✅ One’s Gotta Go — Dad Stuff
✅ Wayspots / Coal of the Week
Hosts: Jamal Harvey & Chris Bell
Writer: Jamal Harvey
Producer: Jamal Harvey
Executive Producer: Kate Konz
Recorded: October 23, 2025
Published: October 26, 2025
Season 4, Episode 41
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🎵 Music CreditsIntro: “Game Over” – Danijel ZamboBreak: Heavy Trap Drum Loops – LoopmastersOutro: “Itty Bitty 8 Bit” – Kevin MacLeodAdditional: Spanish Hard Trap – Steve Oxen
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