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A recent example of this trend is the update rolled out by Niantic for Pokémon GO, which introduced new avatar customization options. Officially, the update claimed to grant players more freedom to personalize their in-game avatars. However, the reaction from the community was overwhelmingly negative.
Many players took to social media and forums expressing their dismay at the drastic changes. The new avatars, they argued, appear less visually appealing, with some claiming the designs made characters look "ugly" or less distinguishable as male or female. Several comments highlighted that the updated avatars often lack curves, characteristic features, and body shapes traditionally associated with femininity or masculinity.