Following the recent acquisition of Pokémon Go developer Niantic by Scopely, the creators of Monopoly Go, fans have expressed concerns ranging from increased advertisements to issues surrounding data privacy. However, a recent interview with Pokémon Go's product director, Michael Steranka, published on Polygon, aims to alleviate these worries.

In the interview, Steranka praised Scopely and emphasized a shared vision between Niantic and the Monopoly Go developer. He reassured fans that Scopely is highly unlikely to introduce intrusive ads into Pokémon Go. Addressing privacy concerns, Steranka was clear and direct: Niantic will not share or sell player data to third parties. He concluded by stating that the transition to working under Scopely would have minimal impact on Niantic's operations.

If it ain't broke... While there may be some concerns about corporate influence, I personally believe Scopely will not heavily intervene in Pokémon Go's operations. The game has been, and continues to be, highly successful. A more significant business move for Niantic might be the development of new AR applications through their spin-off team.

Steranka also highlighted the close involvement of The Pokémon Company in the decision-making process for Pokémon Go. This suggests that any actions not aligned with The Pokémon Company's standards would be unlikely both now and in the future.

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