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

After the recent acquisition of Pokémon Go developer Niantic by Scopely, the company behind Monopoly Go, fans have expressed a range of concerns. These worries span from fears of increased advertising to issues surrounding personal data privacy. However, a recent interview with Michael Steranka, a product director at Pokémon Go, published on Polygon, aims to alleviate these fears.

During the interview, Steranka praised Scopely, highlighting a shared vision between the two companies. He confidently stated that Scopely would not introduce intrusive ads into Pokémon Go. This assurance is crucial for maintaining the game's user experience.

For players concerned about privacy, Steranka was unequivocal: Niantic will not share or sell player data to third parties. He concluded by reassuring fans that the transition to working under Scopely would have minimal impact on Niantic's operations, if any at all.

If it ain't broke...
While there's potential for some corporate influence, I believe Scopely will likely adopt a hands-off approach with Pokémon Go. The game has been, and continues to be, highly successful. From a business perspective, the more significant development might be Niantic's new spin-off team focusing on expanding AR applications.

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

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