Pokémon Go boss reassures fans on Scopely

Niantic Acquisition Eases Pokémon Go Player Concerns

Following Scopely's acquisition of Pokémon Go developer Niantic last week, fans expressed widespread concern about potential changes. Players voiced worries ranging from increased advertising to data privacy issues. However, a recent Polygon interview with Pokémon Go product director Michael Steranka aims to reassure the community.

During the discussion, Steranka praised Scopely's values and emphasized alignment between Niantic and the Monopoly Go developer. He confidently dismissed speculation about intrusive ads appearing in Pokémon Go, calling such changes highly unlikely.

The interview delivered particularly reassuring news for privacy-conscious players when Steranka unequivocally stated Niantic would never share or sell player data to third parties. He concluded by stressing that Niantic's operational autonomy would remain largely unchanged under Scopely's ownership.

Business As Usual

While corporate influence remains a consideration, substantial operational changes appear unlikely given Pokémon Go's continued success. The greater business focus appears to be Niantic's new AR development team exploring expanded augmented reality applications.

Steranka particularly emphasized The Pokémon Company's influential role in decision-making regarding Pokémon Go. This partnership ensures continued adherence to existing standards and practices.

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