Pokémon Go 2 is out, but Niantic has big plans under new owner Scopely
Scopely president of games Ed Wu and head of M&A Heather Tacskovics discussed the company's $3.5 billion acquisition of Niantic Games one year ago. They clarified that a direct sequel to Pokémon Go is unlikely, emphasizing a focus on community and exploration. The acquisition integrated Niantic's game portfolio, including Pokémon Go, Pikmin Bloom, and Monster Hunter Now, into Scopely's operations, while Niantic's tech division was spun out.
- Entities
- Game: Ingress
- Company: Electronic Arts
- Game: Monster Hunter Now
- Company: Savvy Games
- Game: Pikmin Bloom
- Game: Peridot
- Game: Pokémon Go
- Company: Niantic
- Topic: Mergers and Acquisitions
- Company: Scopely
- Person: Ed Wu
- Person: Heather Tacskovics
- Company: Public Investment Fund
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