
Pikachu’s Price Tag: The $3.5 Billion Twists of Pokémon Go and Its Augmented Reality Odyssey
Pokémon Go was a global sensation in 2016, merging digital fantasy with real-world exploration. By 2023, Niantic Inc. is considering a $3.5 billion sale to Scopely Inc., owned by Saudi interests. John Hanke, Niantic’s visionary, pioneered digital mapping, contributing to Google Earth