Pokémon Go Director Discusses Scopely Concerns in New Interview

The recent acquisition of Pokémon Go developer Niantic by Scopely, the company behind Monopoly Go, has sparked a wave of concern among fans. Worries about increased advertisements, data privacy, and other potential changes have been voiced loudly. However, a recent interview with Michael Steranka, a product director for Pokémon Go, featured on Polygon, aims to calm these fears.

In the interview, Steranka praised Scopely and emphasized that both Niantic and the Monopoly Go developer share similar values and goals. He assured fans that Scopely would not introduce intrusive ads into Pokémon Go, addressing one of the major concerns directly. Additionally, Steranka made it clear that Niantic would never share or sell player data to third parties, a statement that should reassure privacy-conscious players.

Steranka concluded the interview by stating that the transition to working under Scopely would result in minimal changes to Niantic's operations, if any. This suggests that fans can expect the same Pokémon Go experience they've come to love.

If it ain't broke... While some might anticipate a degree of corporatization, I personally believe Scopely will not heavily influence the operation of Pokémon Go. The game has been, and continues to be, highly successful. Moreover, a significant business development for Niantic will be their new spin-off team 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 means that any actions not aligned with their principles are likely to be off the table, both now and in the future.

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