Niantic Games Team Now Officially Called Scopely Explore
The developers behind Pokémon GO have officially rebranded the Niantic games team as Scopely Explore.
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The Pokémon GO developer Niantic rebranded its games team. The studio updated its name and logo to officially become Scopely Explore.
Epilogue added 18d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Niantic, the studio known for Pokémon GO, has changed its name and logo. The games team is now officially called Scopely Explore.
Coverage from Nintendo Life, Pocket Gamer.biz, and Pokémon GO Hub emphasizes the rebranding of the studio. Pokémon GO and GoNintendo also reported the update to the team's name.
Future developments involve the implementation of the new Scopely Explore identity across the studio's operations.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 18d ago.
Quick answers
What is the new name of the Niantic games team?
The team is now officially called Scopely Explore.
Which major title is associated with the studio?
The studio is the developer of Pokémon GO.
Did the rebranding include a visual change?
Yes, according to Nintendo Life, the company changed both its name and logo.
Coverage (5)
- Pokémon GO Developer Niantic Changes Its Name And Logo Nintendo Life · 21d ago
- Niantic games team officially updates its name to Scopely Explore GoNintendo · 21d ago
- Pokémon Go studio Niantic rebrands to Scopely Explore Pocket Gamer.biz · 21d ago
- Introducing Scopely Explore Pokémon GO · 21d ago
- Niantic Games Team Now Officially Called Scopely Explore Pokémon GO Hub · 21d ago
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