I worked with ChatGPT to write a press release regarding the GMax Meowith debacle

⭐ THE SCOPELY PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 16, 2026

Subject: Important Update Regarding Today’s Gigantamax Meowth Experience

Dear Trainers,

Earlier today, some players encountered an issue with the Gigantamax Meowth raid event in which Meowth’s difficulty level did not align with our intended “fun, easy, soloable” design. Instead, Meowth appeared with significantly elevated stats, resulting in an experience that many players have described as:

• “mathematically impossible”
• “a personal attack”
• “a war crime”
• and “the final straw”

We sincerely apologize for this unexpected challenge.

To demonstrate our commitment to transparency and player satisfaction, we are implementing the following corrective measures:

⭐ 1. Automatic refunds for all affected raid passes Regardless of whether you attempted the raid, thought about attempting the raid, or merely saw a Meowth silhouette and felt fear.

⭐ 2. A complimentary Level 50 Cutiefly Fully maxed.
Best Buddy.
Perfect IVs.
We understand this does not solve the underlying issue, but it is extremely cute and we hope that helps.

⭐ 3. A limited‑time “We Are Sowwy” Furfrou Trim Available globally for 48 hours.
This trim features:

• droopy ears
• a single tear
• and a small apology note tied to its tail

We believe this expresses the appropriate level of corporate remorse.

⭐ 4. A new medal: “I Survived Gigantamax Meowth 2026” Awarded automatically to all players.
Even if you didn’t survive.

⭐ 5. A temporary 10% discount on in‑game purchases Exclusions apply.
(Everything you actually want is excluded.)

⭐ 6. A task force to investigate the root cause This task force will:

• review internal processes
• evaluate event configuration pipelines
• and ask the difficult questions, such as
  • “Why was Meowth’s HP set to the approximate mass of a neutron star?”
  • “Who approved this?”
  • “Why is the server room full of empty energy drink cans?”

⭐ 7. A promise to do better We cannot promise perfection.
But we can promise that future raid bosses will not require 20+ elite trainers coordinating like a world‑first MMO guild.

We appreciate your patience and passion for Pokémon GO.
Thank you for continuing to explore the world with us — even when the world unexpectedly contains a Meowth capable of tanking 14 Machamps and a Mega Blaziken without blinking.

— The Pokémon GO Team