Palworld: A Controversial Game That Gained Attention from Pokémon Company
Palworld, the game that has been labeled as “Pokémon with guns,” has stirred up a lot of controversy among the gaming community this week. Since its early access release last week on Friday, January 19th, the controversial game has already sold over eight million copies. Palworld has become the talk of the video game world and has now caught the attention of the brand that inspired it, Pokémon Company. The Pokémon Company has issued an official statement regarding the game, which may be a cause for concern for the Japanese developer, Pocket Pair.
The statement, released today, January 25th, does not directly mention Palworld, but the implication is clear. The company claims that they did not give permission for the use of Pokémon’s intellectual property or for any infringements on Pokémon-related rights in this game. Here is the full statement (via NintendoLife):
“We have received numerous inquiries regarding a game released by another company in January 2024. We did not grant permission for the use of Pokémon’s intellectual property or for any actions that infringe on Pokémon-related rights in this game. We intend to investigate and take appropriate actions to resolve any intellectual property infringement issues related to Pokémon. We will continue to respect and nurture each Pokémon and its world, and strive to reconcile the world through Pokémon in the future.”
What is Palworld?
Similar to Fortnite and PUBG before it, Palworld is a third-person open-world survival game. Players can explore a vast world and interact with various animal-like inhabitants known as Pals. There are over 130 different Pals, and each one can be weakened and captured using a “Pal Sphere.” Does that sound familiar? After capturing a Pal, players can do many things with it, including summoning it to fight by their side or stationing it in their home base to assist with crafting. The game is multiplayer, allowing up to four players to form a team and explore the world together.
Palworld: How is it finding success?
There is no denying that the game has exploded in popularity since its release last week. Sales have already surpassed eight million, making it only the sixth game in history to have over a million concurrent players on the Steam platform. The game is available on both Steam and Xbox Game Pass. However, the Xbox and Windows PC versions have a few missing features that the Steam version has, and the fix for these is currently dependent on Microsoft’s certification process.
Will the threats and legal actions from Pokémon Company or Nintendo be enough to halt Palworld’s success? Only time will tell. But considering the obvious similarities between the two franchises, it wouldn’t be surprising to see this battle move from the virtual world to the courtroom. For more information on how to play Palworld, you can visit Tom’s Guide.
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Definitions:
– Palworld: A video game that is currently gaining popularity among gamers. It has gained a reputation as “Pokémon with guns” and has sold over 8 million copies since its release in January 2024.
– Pocket Pair: A Japanese developer responsible for Palworld.
– Pokémon Company: The brand responsible for the Pokémon game. In their official statement, they stated that they did not give permission for the use of Pokémon’s intellectual property and the infringements related to it by Palworld.
– Pokémon Company Statement: The official statement from Pokémon Company confirming that they did not give permission for the use of Pokémon’s intellectual property and stating that they intend to take appropriate actions to address any intellectual property infringement.
– Pal Sphere: A device in Palworld used to capture and utilize Pals for various purposes such as fighting or crafting.
– Steam: The platform where Palworld is available.
– Xbox Game Pass: A service that also provides access to Palworld.
– Tom’s Guide: A website where more information about Palworld can be found.
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The source of the article is from the blog elektrischnederland.nl