Following the recent acquisition of Pokémon Go developer Niantic by Scopely, the creators of Monopoly Go, fans have expressed a range of concerns. These include fears over increased ads, data privacy, and other potential changes to the beloved augmented reality game. However, a recent interview with Michael Steranka, a product director at Niantic, published on Polygon, aims to alleviate these worries.
In the interview, Steranka praises Scopely and reassures players that both companies share similar values and goals. He firmly states that Scopely has no plans to introduce intrusive ads into Pokémon Go. This should be a relief to those concerned about their gaming experience being disrupted.
For players worried about their privacy, Steranka's message is clear: Niantic will not sell or share player data with third parties. He emphasized that the transition to working under Scopely would have minimal impact on Niantic's operations, if any.
If it ain't broke... While it's natural to anticipate some corporate influence, I personally believe that Scopely will not heavily intervene in the day-to-day operations of Pokémon Go. The game has been, and continues to be, highly successful. A more significant business development might be Niantic's new spin-off team, which is focused on exploring further applications of augmented reality technology.
Steranka also highlighted the close involvement of The Pokémon Company in the decision-making process for Pokémon Go. This partnership suggests that any actions or changes not aligned with The Pokémon Company's standards are unlikely to occur, both now and in the future.
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