Pokémon Go Director Discusses Scopely Concerns in New Interview

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

In the interview, Steranka praised Scopely and emphasized the alignment in vision between Niantic and the Monopoly Go developer. He confidently stated that Scopely is highly unlikely to introduce intrusive ads into Pokémon Go, a move that would surely disrupt the player experience.

For players concerned about privacy, Steranka was clear and direct: Niantic will not share or sell player data to third parties. He concluded the interview by reassuring fans that the transition to working under Scopely would have minimal impact on Niantic's team and operations.

If it ain't broke...While some corporate influence might be expected, I personally believe Scopely will not heavily intervene in Pokémon Go's operations. The game has been, and continues to be, highly successful. From a business perspective, the more significant development is likely Niantic's new spin-off team, which is focused on expanding the use of augmented reality (AR).

Steranka also highlighted the close collaboration with The Pokémon Company in the decision-making process for Pokémon Go. This partnership ensures that any actions not aligned with The Pokémon Company's standards are unlikely to occur now or in the future.

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