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In an interview with Dot Esports on June 10, Niantic confirmed several key elements of this new mechanic, including how it will function as a local leaderboard and give players rewards for participating.\u00a0 While things like Shadow Raids and various events bring the entire Pok\u00e9mon Go community together in different ways, Niantic is still looking at options that will improve the local experience of getting out and playing too. Pok\u00e9Stop Showcases are just one of a few new things the team is introducing this Summer, and they will act as a \u201clightweight\u201d local leaderboard for players who want to show off their best catches.\u00a0 The developers know finding and catching different Pok\u00e9mon is the \u201cheart and soul\u201d of Pok\u00e9mon Go and what fans keep coming back to do almost seven years post-launch. 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