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‘I have a sinking feeling’: The sale of Pokémon GO highlights weariness and distrust in the games industry
Niantic announced it was selling its games division to Scopely for a whopping $3.5 billion. It’s understandable if you ...
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‘Pokémon Go’ games unit sold to Saudi group for $3.5 billion
Saudi sovereign wealth fund-backed Scopely Inc. has agreed to buy Niantic Inc.’s gaming business, including the mobile hit Pokémon Go, for $3.5 billion. Scopely, which is owned by a unit of the Public ...
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Concerned Pokémon GO Players Are Transferring Their Pokémon To Home After Niantic Acquisition
The acquisition of Niantic by Scopely has some fans worried about the future of Pokémon GO, prompting them to transfer their ...
Saudi Arabia Speeds Up Gaming Hub Vision As It Acquires 'Pokemon Go' Game Developer for £2.7 Billion
The deal also strengthens Scopely's portfolio, making it one of the few companies with two top ten mobile games alongside ...
Week in Review: SXSW week comes to a close
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