Pokémon GO Developer Niantic Changes Its Name And Logo
The developer behind Pokémon GO has officially transitioned to a new corporate identity, rebranding as Scopely Explore.
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The team responsible for the development of Pokémon GO has changed its name and introduced a new logo. Coverage from WN Hub, GoNintendo, iPhone in Canada, Mobilegamer.biz, and My Nintendo News confirms the rebranding.
Reports emphasize that the update specifically applies to the games team associated with the developer. Future updates will clarify how this rebranding affects ongoing operations and the development of existing titles.
Coverage does not yet specify if the name change impacts other divisions or projects beyond the games team.
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Coverage (5)
- The team behind Pokémon Go has rebranded. It is now called Scopely Explore WN Hub · 45d ago
- Niantic games team officially updates its name to Scopely Explore GoNintendo · 45d ago
- Pokémon GO Developer Niantic Renamed to Scopely Explore iPhone in Canada · 45d ago
- Niantic’s games team has rebranded as Scopely Explore Mobilegamer.biz · 45d ago
- Pokemon GO developer Niantic has new name and new logo My Nintendo News · 45d ago broke it first
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What is the new name of the company?
The developer has been renamed to Scopely Explore.
What does this change affect?
The rebranding specifically applies to the Niantic games team.
What happens to Pokémon GO?
Coverage confirms the change in identity for the developer, but does not yet specify impacts on the Pokémon GO game itself.
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