India, March 13 -- Scopely Inc, which has bought out the gaming business of Niantic Inc, the owner of Pokemon Go, is a California based gaming company, now backed by the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund.

The deal worth $3.5 billion, also adds 'Pikmin Bloom' and 'Monster Hunter', along with companion apps and services 'Campfire' and 'Wayfarer' to Scopely's arsenal.

Monopoly Go!, Stumble Guys, Yahtzee with Buddies, Star Trek Fleet Command, Marvel's Strike Force, WWE Champions, Scrabble Go, Tiki Solitaire Tri Peaks, Bingo Bash, GSN Casino, Looney Tunes World of Mayhem, and Dice with Buddies are some of the other games which Scopely owns, according to its website.

The Niantic deal came following several tough years for that company whic...