Niantic, developers of Pokémon GO and Pikmin Bloom, have been sold to the mobile gaming company Scopely in an incredible $3.5B deal.

Niantic will spin its technology platform into a new standalone entity called Niantic Spatial Inc., led by John Hanke, Niantic's founder and CEO.

Mobile gaming giant Scopely on Wednesday said it has agreed to acquire Pokémon Go maker Niantic's gaming division for $3.5 billion.

Pokemon GO's relationship with the Niantic Wayfarer program allows players to nominate real-world landmarks and allow them to be converted into gyms or Pokestops.

Scopely has agreed to acquire Niantic's games business, which includes Pokémon Go, in a deal valued at $3.5 billion.

Niantic Labs has officially confirmed the sale of its game division, marking the end of an era for one of mobile's most iconic development studios.

Under Scopely, Niantic will continue developing Pokémon Go, Pikmin Bloom, Monster Hunter Now and two companion apps for Pokémon Go – Campfire and Wayfarer.

Once players reach Level 37, they will be able to join Niantic Wayfarer, the community where Pokemon Go fans can submit points for the Niantic real-world map. In others words, where they can ...

Scopely has closed its $3.5 billion acquisition of Niantic’s games business, bringing an array of AR games under its control including Pokémon Go.

Pokémon Go, Monster Hunter Now, and Pikmin Bloom will be operated by their original teams under the banner of Saudi-owned Scopely.

Niantic's Wayfarer Challenge is coming to India, where Pokemon Go trainers can earn rewards by evaluating Wayspot nominations between March 10-12.

Scopely acquires Pokémon Go developer Niantic in deal worth $3.5bn Deal also includes companion apps and services "Campfire" and "Wayfarer" ...