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

After the recent acquisition of Pokémon Go developer Niantic by Scopely, the team behind Monopoly Go, fans have expressed concerns ranging from intrusive ads to data privacy issues. However, a reassuring interview with Pokémon Go's product director, Michael Steranka, published on Polygon, aims to alleviate these worries.

In the interview, Steranka highlights the alignment between Niantic and Scopely, emphasizing their shared vision. He confidently stated that Scopely has no plans to introduce intrusive advertisements into Pokémon Go. This should come as a relief to players who feared a shift towards more aggressive monetization tactics.

For those concerned about data privacy, Steranka was clear: 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 worry about increased corporate influence, I believe Scopely will take a light-handed approach with Pokémon Go. The game has been, and continues to be, highly successful. The more significant business move appears to be Niantic's new spin-off team, which is focused on exploring further applications of augmented reality (AR).

Steranka also stressed the close involvement of The Pokémon Company in decision-making for Pokémon Go. This suggests that any actions not aligned with The Pokémon Company's values would likely be off the table, both now and in the future.

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