After the recent acquisition of Pokémon Go developer Niantic by Scopely, the company behind Monopoly Go, fans have expressed significant concerns ranging from increased ads to data privacy issues. However, a recent interview with Michael Steranka, a product director at Pokémon Go, published on Polygon, aims to alleviate these worries.
In the interview, Steranka praised Scopely and emphasized that both companies share similar values and goals. He confidently stated that Scopely would not introduce intrusive ads into Pokémon Go, addressing one of the major fan concerns.
For players worried about their privacy, Steranka was clear and direct: Niantic will not share or sell player data to third parties. He concluded the interview by reassuring fans that the transition to working under Scopely would have minimal impact on Niantic's operations, if any.
If it ain't broke...While some might fear increased corporate influence, I believe Scopely will likely maintain a light touch with 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 focused on expanding AR technology applications.
Steranka also highlighted the close involvement of The Pokémon Company in the decision-making process for Pokémon Go. This partnership suggests that any actions not aligned with The Pokémon Company's standards would be unlikely to occur now or in the future.
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