After the acquisition of Pokémon Go developer Niantic by Scopely, the company behind Monopoly Go, fans have expressed concerns about potential changes, including increased ads and data privacy issues. However, a recent interview with Michael Steranka, a product director at Niantic, published on Polygon, aims to alleviate these worries.
In the interview, Steranka praised Scopely, noting that both companies share similar values and visions. He firmly stated that intrusive ads would not be introduced into Pokémon Go under Scopely's ownership. Addressing data privacy concerns, Steranka assured players that Niantic would not share or sell player data to third parties. He emphasized that the transition to working under Scopely would have minimal impact on Niantic's operations.
If it ain't broke...While there might be some corporate influence, I believe Scopely will not heavily alter the successful operations of Pokémon Go. The game remains a major success, and the more significant business focus might shift towards Niantic's new AR development team.
Steranka also highlighted the close involvement of The Pokémon Company in decision-making for Pokémon Go, suggesting that any actions not aligned with their standards would be unlikely now or in the future.
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