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

In the interview, Steranka praised Scopely and emphasized that both Niantic and the Monopoly Go developer share similar values and goals. He confidently stated that Scopely would not introduce intrusive ads into Pokémon Go, addressing one of the major fan concerns. Additionally, Steranka was clear and direct about Niantic's stance on data privacy, asserting that the company would never share or sell player data to third parties. He concluded by reassuring fans that the transition to working under Scopely would have minimal impact on Niantic's operations, if any.

If it ain't broke...While it's natural to anticipate some corporate influence, I personally believe that 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 by their newly formed spin-off team.

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

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