After the recent acquisition of Pokémon Go developer Niantic by Scopely, the company behind Monopoly Go, fans have voiced concerns about potential changes, including increased ads and data privacy issues. However, a reassuring interview with Michael Steranka, a product director at Niantic, featured on Polygon, aims to alleviate these worries.
In the interview, Steranka praised Scopely, highlighting their shared vision with Niantic. He firmly stated that intrusive ads would not be introduced into Pokémon Go, addressing one of the major fan concerns. Additionally, for those worried about data privacy, Steranka assured that Niantic would never share or sell player data to third parties. He concluded by emphasizing that the transition to working under Scopely would have minimal impact on Niantic's operations.
If it ain't broke...While some might anticipate a corporate overhaul, I believe Scopely will likely maintain a hands-off approach with Pokémon Go, given its ongoing success. The more significant business development might be Niantic's new AR-focused spin-off team.
Steranka also highlighted the close collaboration with The Pokémon Company in decision-making processes for Pokémon Go. This partnership ensures that any actions not aligned with The Pokémon Company's standards would be unlikely, both now and in the future.
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