After the recent acquisition of Pokémon Go developer Niantic by Scopely, the company behind Monopoly Go, fans have expressed a range of concerns. From fears of increased advertising to worries about personal data privacy, the community has been vocal about their apprehensions. However, a recent interview with Michael Steranka, a product director at Pokémon Go, published on Polygon, aims to alleviate these concerns.
In the interview, Steranka praised Scopely and emphasized that both companies share similar visions. He confidently stated that intrusive ads are highly unlikely to be introduced into Pokémon Go under Scopely's stewardship. Addressing privacy concerns head-on, Steranka was clear: Niantic will not share or sell player data to third parties. He concluded by assuring fans 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 maintain a light touch with Pokémon Go's operations. The game has been, and continues to be, a resounding success. A more significant business move for Niantic appears to be the development of new AR applications through their newly formed 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 are off the table, both now and in the future.
If these assurances have restored your confidence, consider diving back into Pokémon Go. Don't forget to check out our regularly updated list of promo codes for some free boosts to enhance your gameplay experience.
