<ul><li>The lead of Pokémon Go, Michael Steranka, stated that the game being acquired by Saudi-owned Scopely is actually beneficial and won't lead to excessive monetization like in Monopoly Go.</li><li>Steranka assures that Scopely shares values of caring for player communities, despite criticism that Pokémon Go has not always prioritized its communities.</li><li>Niantic faced layoffs despite Pokémon Go's large revenue, but Steranka believes working with Scopely will maintain current practices and allow for game evolution.</li><li>Pokémon Go will not introduce interruptive ads or time restrictions, as they are unnecessary for the game's profitability.</li><li>Steranka claimed that Niantic does not sell user data to third parties, although concerns arise as the data may be owned by the Saudi regime through Scopely.</li><li>Despite assurances, Pokémon Go faces criticism for its monetization strategies directly funding a regime with human rights abuses, including beheadings and limited freedoms.</li><li>Critics question the ethics of Pokémon Go's funding and its ties to a regime known for severe human rights violations.</li></ul>

Pokémon Go Lead Claims Being Run By Saudi-Owned Scopely Won't Ruin The Game

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