Pokemon GO’s New and Returning Player Experience Isn’t Great, But Niantic Wants to Fix That

TopMob recently interviewed Michael Steranka, Product Vice President at Niantic, during the Pokemon GO Tour in Los Angeles. They discussed the game’s current status and future plans. Steranka emphasized that improving the experience for both new and returning players is a key focus, particularly as Pokemon GO approaches its 10-year anniversary and Niantic aims to support the game for another decade.





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