Maker of Pokémon Go Agrees to Sell Unit to Saudi Fund
1y 3mon ago by sopuli.xyz/u/nokturne213 in pokemon@lemm.ee from www.nytimes.com
Scopely said it would buy Niantic’s video game business, which includes Pokémon Go, for $3.5 billion. Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund acquired Scopely in 2023.
I'm pretty sure pokemon used to be banned in Saudi Arabia
The first ban on the series came from Saudi Arabia in 2001 when the Grand Mufti issued the first of many bans throughout the Arab Gulf States. Others followed suit, though the merchandise was still somewhat available. However, newer merchandise wouldn't be sold. When Pokémon Go! was released, it was banned when the original fatwa was renewed in Saudi Arabia. The fatwa declared that the game promoted polytheism, gambling and evolution.
https://www.cbr.com/pokemon-controversial-banned-saudi-arabia-gulf-states/