Looks like Pokémon Go just fixed clockblocking, one of its most frustrating bugs Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Looks like Pokémon Go just fixed clockblocking, one of its most frustrating bugs It's about time. News by Tom Phillips Deputy Editor Updated on 8 Jan 2020 9 comments For more than a year, Pokémon Go's invite-only EX Raids have suffered from an annoying bug dubbed "clockblocking" by the game's community. The term clockblocking refers to the game's weekly release of highly sought-after invitations being cancelled if the gym in question is hosting a regular level raid when invites are sent out. Regigigas, the current EX Raid boss. Now, fans on Pokémon Go subreddit The Silph Road have reported evidence the bug has finally been squashed. Last night, the latest wave of EX Raid invitations went out - including to locations where raids were ongoing. It's a big deal for Pokémon Go's many communities, which often work hard to try and trigger the release of EX Raid invitations at nearby gyms. Invitations will only be sent out at specific gyms after a certain number of players raid there over a particular timeframe. Too often, communities have worked together to trigger EX Raid invites locally only to see a raid get in their way at the wrong time and dash their hopes. Hence the term clockblocking. EX Raids currently host the legendary Pokémon Regigigas. The only other way to obtain this creature was to pay up for the game's £8 A Colossal Discovery global in-game event last year. In other Pokémon Go news, developer Niantic has urged caution after fans began booking travel and accommodation to this summer's still-unannounced Go Fest event in Europe. An article published in German newspaper Ruhr Nachrichten (also posted to The Silph Road) listed the weekend of 7th to 10th August for Pokémon Go's return to Dortmund, Germany. "Niantic has not yet confirmed the locations and dates for upcoming real world events in 2020," a spokesperson for Pokémon Go's developer told Eurogamer today. "We encourage players to follow Niantic's official channels for news and updates on events prior to making any travel plans." Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store