Palworld

Palworld Drops Physical Card Game, Sparks Outrage; Dev Tells Haters: 'It's Been Two Years, Go Play Something Else!'

2026-01-14 19:25:26

Two years after its explosive launch, the survival game Palworld (パルワールド) is back in the spotlight, and not just for good news. The official announcement of a physical collectible card game, "Pa ...

Palworld Official Card Game Confirmed! Bushiroad to Launch This July

2026-01-12 16:12:39

Remember that "Frankenstein's monster" action-adventure survival game, Palworld, that took 2024 by storm? Developed by Japanese studio Pocket Pair, it's still going strong with a dedicated player base ...

USPTO Director Orders Re-examination of Nintendo's 'Summoning Characters to Battle' Patent, Potentially Hurting 'Palworld' Lawsuit Credibility

2025-11-05 18:54:39

John A. Squires, Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), has ordered a re-examination of Nintendo's controversial "summoning characters to battle" patent, drawing significan ...

Nintendo's "Monster Capture" Patent Rejected by Japan Patent Office, Potentially Weakening Palworld Lawsuit Stance

2025-10-31 03:06:15

A new development has emerged in the patent infringement lawsuit filed by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company against Pocketpair's game, "Palworld." According to a report by "GamesFray," the Japan Paten ...

"Unacceptable": Ex-Capcom Dev Yoshiki Okamoto's "Palworld" Criticism Ignites Controversy, Draws Fan Backlash

2025-10-03 20:13:06

The patent infringement lawsuit filed by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company against Pocketpair's "Palworld" continues to unfold, but comments from former Capcom game designer Yoshiki Okamoto have unexp ...

Nintendo Scores US Patent for Summoning Mechanics, Sparking Industry Concerns Over Potential Impact on Other Games

2025-09-11 16:03:23

Nintendo recently secured a US patent covering in-game mechanics where players summon characters to fight on their behalf. This patent is widely seen as highly relevant to the Pokémon series, but its ...

Palworld Announces Game Content Adjustments in Response to Nintendo Lawsuit, Citing "Preventative Measures" Including Removal of Pal Sphere Throwing

2025-05-08 17:58:28

Last September, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company officially filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocket Pair. The lawsuit aims to protect their brand and long-established in ...

Palworld Devs Hit Back at Nintendo Lawsuit, Citing Other Games to Prove Mechanics Aren't Pokémon's Exclusive Patent

2025-04-21 18:29:37

Palworld, the viral "Pokémon-with-guns" sensation, has been a hotbed of controversy since its launch, and now it's officially locked in a patent battle with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. Develop ...

Palworld Devs Aren't Thrilled About Being Called "Pokémon with Guns": "We're Not Pokémon"

2025-04-10 21:35:00

Ever since Palworld exploded onto the scene, its monster designs have drawn heavy comparisons to Pokémon, leading to the internet's favorite shorthand: "Pokémon with guns." While the catchy moniker ...

Palworld Devs Still Eyeing Switch 2 Port: "100% Consider" If Tech Allows

2025-04-02 01:22:03

Despite facing a lawsuit from Nintendo, developer Pocketpair hasn't wavered from their goal of bringing "Palworld" to Nintendo consoles. John "Bucky" Buckley, the company's PR Director, told IGN durin ...

Wait, Is This Not an April Fool's Joke?! Palworld! ~I Don't Want to Be Just Friends Anymore~ Drops Surprise Steam Page

2025-03-31 23:59:24

The cross-platform game Palworld exploded onto the scene in 2024, sparking both massive hype and its fair share of controversy. But one thing's for sure: the Palworld devs absolutely know how to grab ...