Pokémon Go could soon be in the hands of Monopoly Go devs Scopely
In a move that could shake up the mobile industry, Niantic is allegedly in talks to sell Pokémon Go to Scopely for an eye-watering sum. Here’s what we know so far and what may have brought this deal around for the two industry giants. Niantic Inc. is the company behind possibly the best mobile game ever - Pokémon Go. Since its release in 2016, it has remained one of the top games on iOS and Android and still pulls in plenty of players and profit. The company also made Peridot, Monster Hunter Now, and Pikmin Bloom, among other titles. Scopely Inc. is another huge name in the mobile industry, with its biggest title being Monopoly Go. According to Bloomberg and a handful of anonymous sources, close to the discussions between the companies, Niantic is in talks with Scopely to sell up. While there’s no announcement yet, it’s assumed that the price may be around $3.5 billion and that the sale may be confirmed in the next few weeks. However, official representatives of Niantic and Scopely have so far declined to comment. Continue reading Pokémon Go could soon be in the hands of Monopoly Go devs Scopely MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Pokémon Go Eevee evolution guide, Pokédex – all Pokémon listed, Pokémon Go promo codes


In a move that could shake up the mobile industry, Niantic is allegedly in talks to sell Pokémon Go to Scopely for an eye-watering sum. Here’s what we know so far and what may have brought this deal around for the two industry giants.
Niantic Inc. is the company behind possibly the best mobile game ever - Pokémon Go. Since its release in 2016, it has remained one of the top games on iOS and Android and still pulls in plenty of players and profit. The company also made Peridot, Monster Hunter Now, and Pikmin Bloom, among other titles. Scopely Inc. is another huge name in the mobile industry, with its biggest title being Monopoly Go.
According to Bloomberg and a handful of anonymous sources, close to the discussions between the companies, Niantic is in talks with Scopely to sell up. While there’s no announcement yet, it’s assumed that the price may be around $3.5 billion and that the sale may be confirmed in the next few weeks. However, official representatives of Niantic and Scopely have so far declined to comment.