'Pokémon Go' Gen 2 Update Rumors: Dec. 7 Launch Leaked From Alleged Starbucks Internal Memo

Trainers on Pokémon Go have been itching for Gen 2 'mon for quite some time now and while Niantic has yet to make any announcements, there have been leaks surfacing from some bizarre sources. This time, a redditor allegedly working for Starbucks shraed what looks to be an internal memo witth details related to a "Version 2" update for Pokémon Go:

Via the redditor: "I work at Starbucks and this is one of the most recent updates we received from corporate. Now, it's hard to say whether or not this specifically refers to Generation 2 (although what else could it mean?), whether or not Starbucks and Niantic are partnered up, or if this will even be pushed out on the date specified (things don't always go to plan). However, it all makes sense to me, but this would be a huge update. Based on the description of the event, it would require Niantic to put a Pokestop at every Starbucks. Lastly, I realize this may seem strange, especially with the "Pokeman", but it's a real email and I can send proof to the mods if required. Regardless, this isn't anything concrete and pretty vague, and no other information was given to us. As a huge fan of Pokemon and Pokemon Go, I couldn't NOT share the news with everyone. Fingers crossed that it's gonna happen!"

The original Reddit post, which mentions the launch of Pokémon Frappuccinos and lures to be set up at all Starbucks stores, has since been taken off of Reddit. What's more, commenters on the thread have voiced skepticism against the post, namely for the glaring typo "Pokeman" repeated throughout the memo.

Still, others have extended benefit of the doubt to the redditor, and have justified the typos and language used in the memo as a possible "Canary Trap," or an intended variaton in the literature that can identify a sensitive document to its receiver.

Either way, we'll know whether a new Pokémon Go Gen. 2 update will arrive soon enough. Stay tuned as we hope to learn more in the days ahead.

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