Pokémon Go Director Discusses Scopely Concerns in New Interview

After the recent acquisition of Pokémon Go developer Niantic by Scopely, the company behind Monopoly Go, fans have expressed concerns about potential changes, including increased advertisements and data privacy issues. However, a reassuring interview with Michael Steranka, a product director at Niantic, published on Polygon, aims to alleviate these fears.

In the interview, Steranka highlights the alignment between Niantic and Scopely's visions. He confidently states that Scopely is unlikely to introduce intrusive ads into Pokémon Go. Addressing privacy concerns head-on, Steranka assures players that Niantic will not share or sell personal data to third parties. He concludes by emphasizing that the transition to working under Scopely will have minimal impact on Niantic's operations.

If it ain't broke...
While some corporate influence might be expected, it seems unlikely that Scopely will significantly alter the successful formula of Pokémon Go. The game continues to thrive, and Niantic's focus on AR development through a new spin-off team suggests that their core mission remains unchanged.

Steranka also pointed out the close involvement of The Pokémon Company in decision-making processes for Pokémon Go, indicating that any drastic changes would be unlikely, both now and in the future.

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