After the acquisition of Pokémon Go developer Niantic by Scopely, the company behind Monopoly Go, fans have expressed concerns about increased ads and data privacy. 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, stating that both Niantic and the Monopoly Go developer share similar values. He reassured fans that Scopely is unlikely to introduce intrusive ads into Pokémon Go. Addressing privacy concerns, Steranka firmly stated that Niantic would never 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 some corporate influence might be expected, it's unlikely that Scopely will significantly alter Pokémon Go's operations. The game has been, and continues to be, highly successful. A more significant business focus for Niantic might be their new spin-off team dedicated to exploring further applications of AR technology.
Steranka also highlighted the close involvement of The Pokémon Company in decision-making for Pokémon Go, suggesting that any actions they wouldn't approve of are unlikely to happen now or in the future.
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