Niantic has sold its games division, including Pokémon Go, to Scopely for $3.5 billion, prompting concerns among its dedicated player base regarding future monetization and data handling. In an interview, Michael Steranka, senior product director for Pokémon Go, reassured fans that Scopely shares their values and aims to enhance community engagement. Though apprehensions persist, Steranka believes the acquisition will ultimately benefit the game and its players, addressing fears about ownership changes and potential negative impacts on the beloved mobile game.
Michael Steranka: I would love to be able to get across is like, Hey, it's actually great. It's going to be a good thing for the game and for the communities out there.
I am one of the few people that's actually had the fortune of having been able to chat with members of the Scopely team for the past few months and really get to know them.
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