Pokémon Go Director's Interview: Why Fans Shouldn't Worry About Scopely

After the acquisition of Pokémon Go developer Niantic by Scopely, the creators of Monopoly Go, fans have expressed concerns about potential changes, including increased ads and data privacy issues. However, a recent interview with Pokémon Go's product director, Michael Steranka, published on Polygon, aims to alleviate these worries.

In the interview, Steranka praised Scopely and emphasized that both companies share similar values. He reassured fans that Scopely is unlikely to introduce intrusive ads into Pokémon Go. Importantly for privacy-conscious players, Steranka firmly stated that Niantic would never share or sell player data to third parties. He concluded by affirming that the transition to working under Scopely would have minimal impact on Niantic's operations.

If it ain't broke...
While it's natural to anticipate some corporate influence, I believe Scopely will not significantly alter Pokémon Go's operations. The game has been, and continues to be, highly successful. The more significant business development might be Niantic's new spin-off team, which is focusing on expanding AR technology applications.

Steranka also highlighted the close collaboration between Niantic and The Pokémon Company in decision-making processes. This partnership ensures that any action not aligned with The Pokémon Company's standards would be off the table, both now and in the future.

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