After the acquisition of Pokémon Go developer Niantic by Scopely, the creators of Monopoly Go, fans have expressed concerns over potential changes, including increased ads and data privacy issues. However, a recent interview with Michael Steranka, a product director at Niantic, published on Polygon, aims to alleviate these fears.
In the interview, Steranka praised Scopely and expressed confidence that both companies share similar values. He reassured fans that intrusive ads would not be introduced to Pokémon Go under Scopely's ownership. Additionally, Steranka firmly stated that Niantic would not share or sell player data to third parties, emphasizing a commitment to user privacy. He concluded by affirming that the transition to Scopely would have minimal impact on Niantic's operations.
If it ain't broke...While some corporate influence might be expected, I believe Scopely will likely maintain a light touch with Pokémon Go, given its ongoing success. The more significant business development might be Niantic's new spin-off team, which is focused on expanding AR applications.
Steranka also highlighted the close involvement of The Pokémon Company in decision-making for Pokémon Go, suggesting that any changes not aligned with their vision would be unlikely.
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