Pokémon Go Maker sells Niantic to the Saudi Fund for $ 3.5 billion

Niantic, the company behind Runway go to Pokémon, gossip Wednesday, a company belonging to Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund, agreed to sell the video for $ 3.5 billion.

Pokémon, the widened reality mobile game, was a cultural sensation when released in 2016. Ten millions around the world to the streets, parks, beaches and even The middle of the ocean Catch monsters from Japanese cartoon franchise.

The deal is the end of Saudi Arabia’s Multibillion-dollar to get a long-term acquisition. Pokémon still climbs millions of dollars and has the legions of loyal fans.

Culver City, the owner of the Niantic’s players, which is the owner of the games, including the famous monopolist in Calif and the famous monopolist, was reported to be all employees of all employees of the game teams. Pokémon Go, there are more than 20 million active weekly players, We said.

Was scopely Received for $ 4.9 billion By the Savvy Games Group in 2023 started a year ago To push videos, including the Saudi Sovereign Wealth Foundation, including e-sports. The Saudi government said that this will invest $ 38 billion through the State Investment Fund until 2030.

Manages the fund almost trillion dollars Investment in wide areas and entertainment areas with a mission to diversify the sports and entertainment in assets and sports and artificial intelligence, Saudi Arabia’s economy to diversify outside the fossil fuel.

Some critics described Saudi Arabia’s investments in sports and video games attempt to polish the reputation of the countryAbout human rights, especially.