According to Bloomberg, Niantic is in talks to sell their video game division to Scopely Inc. for about $3.5 billion. Scopely Inc. is a Saudi Arabian company known for Marvel: Strike Force. The deal will likely include Pokémon Go and their other games like Monster Hunter Now.
Recently, The Pokémon Company announced that the upcoming Pokémon GO Tour: Unova event will feature relief efforts to the recent California wildfire. The company will donate 1 million USD to several non-profit organizations.
Moreover, The Pokémon Company will also donate $500,000 to California Community Foundation, Latino Community Foundation, Pasadena Community Foundation, and Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.
The Pokémon GO Tour: Unova event will last from February 21 to 23, and it will return to the the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California. The event’s relief efforts will support families affected by the Southern California wildfires.
“This year’s event is about more than just catching Pokémon,” The Pokémon Company said in a new blog post. “Pokémon GO Tour will include dedicated wildfire relief efforts, giving attendees the opportunity to support families affected by recent wildfires in Southern California.”
The Pokémon Company continued, “Alongside these community initiatives, Pokémon GO Tour: Unova will transform the Rose Bowl Stadium and surrounding areas into a dynamic Pokémon playground, featuring themed habitats, rare Pokémon encounters, and unique photo opportunities with beloved Pokémon mascots.”
Niantic also announced players can prepare for Pokémon GO Tour: Unova with the new “Road to Unova” event. Additionally, the event will take place from February 24 to March 1. Niantic will reveal more details about its video game division and its plans for the rumored sale in the coming weeks.
