US Edition'Pokemon Go' maker Niantic to sell game division to Saudi-owned Scopely for $3.5 billion
- Niantic has sold Pokémon GO and other titles to Scopely for $3.5 billion, marking a major shift for the company.
- The current development team of Pokémon GO will move to Scopely, ensuring continuity in game management.
- Ed Wu, Pokémon GO's team leader, stated the sale is 'a positive step' for the game's future.
- Players are concerned about potential changes to monetization practices, as Scopely has a reputation for aiming for increased revenue.
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INTELLINEWSNiantic sold its video game division, which also includes "Pikmin Bloom" and "Monster Hunter Now", to the Scopely studio, California's subsidiary of Saudi group Savvy Group, for $3.5 billion.
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