Pokémon Go Director Explains Why Fans Shouldn't Worry About Scopely

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 and highlighted the shared vision between Niantic and the Monopoly Go developer. He reassured fans that Scopely is unlikely to introduce intrusive ads into Pokémon Go. Importantly, for players concerned about privacy, Steranka firmly stated that Niantic would not share or sell player data to third parties. He concluded by emphasizing that the transition to working under Scopely would minimally impact Niantic's team, if at all.

If it ain't broke...While some corporate influence might be expected, I personally believe Scopely will not heavily intervene in Pokémon Go's operations. The game has been, and continues to be, highly successful. The more significant business move appears to be Niantic's new spin-off team focused on expanding AR applications.

Steranka also stressed the close involvement of The Pokémon Company in Pokémon Go's decision-making process, suggesting that any actions not aligned with their values would be unlikely to occur now or in the future.

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