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Niantic Confirms No Ads for Pokémon GO Players

3/28/2025

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Pokémon GO players can breathe a sigh of relief as Niantic's Communications Director confirmed that intrusive ads are off the table. This reassurance comes amid worries sparked by datamines hinting at more ad support after Scopely's acquisition. The community remains vigilant, especially with Niantic under scrutiny from a class-action lawsuit over unauthorized data collection.

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Pokémon GO players can breathe a sigh of relief as Niantic's Communications Director confirmed that intrusive ads are off the table. This reassurance comes amid worries sparked by datamines hinting at more ad support after Scopely's acquisition. The community remains vigilant, especially with Niantic under scrutiny from a class-action lawsuit over unauthorized data collection.