Pokémon Go Director Addresses Scopely Concerns in New Interview

Following the recent acquisition of Pokémon Go developer Niantic by Scopely, the company behind Monopoly Go, fans have expressed a range of concerns, from increased ads to personal data privacy. However, a reassuring interview with Michael Steranka, a product director at Pokémon Go, featured on Polygon, aims to alleviate these worries.

In the interview, Steranka highlights the alignment between Niantic and Scopely, emphasizing their shared vision. He firmly stated that Scopely would not introduce intrusive ads into Pokémon Go. Additionally, addressing privacy concerns head-on, Steranka assured fans that Niantic would never sell or share player data with third parties. He concluded by affirming that the transition to Scopely's ownership would minimally impact Niantic's team and operations.

While it's natural to anticipate some corporate influence, I believe Scopely will not heavily intervene in Pokémon Go's operations. The game remains highly successful, and a significant business focus for Niantic is its new AR development spin-off team.

Steranka also underscored the close involvement of The Pokémon Company in decision-making for Pokémon Go. This suggests that any actions not aligned with The Pokémon Company's standards are unlikely to be implemented, now or in the future.

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