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Pokémon Company announces an investigation into another company’s game

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Published: Jan 25, 2024 04:06 am

The Pokémon Company has announced an investigation into a game released by another company amid suggestions of intellectual property rights infringement.

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It is heavily implied that Palworld, a survival adventure game by PocketPair, known for its creature feature akin to Pokémon, but with a unique twist of incorporating guns. Launched on Steam and Xbox, Palworld has sold over 8 million copies since January 2024.

PocketPairs CEO Takuro Mizobe reported receiving harmful comments towards their artists, reflecting the game's controversial nature. The Pokémon Company, backed by Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures, made a statement on its corporate website that no permission was given for using Pokémons intellectual property in Palworld. Nintendo, protective of its IP rights, has not commented on the case.

Related: Palworld captures Xbox and PC day one on Game Pass

The comparison between Palworld and Pokémon, especially regarding monster designs, has been a topic of interest. The Pokémon Company's statement emphasized a commitment to safeguarding its intellectual property. Palworld has seen a mix of success and scrutiny, with its early access release garnering significant attention.

This unfolding scenario could be a fascinating development in the gaming world. As a game enthusiast, I am intrigued by how The Pokémon Company's investigation will impact both PocketPair and the industry as a whole, especially if we consider how Nintendo, and by extension, Pokémon Company, are known for their rather heavy-handed tactics in defending their intellectual properties.

If you're looking to read more on Palworld, have a look at Is Palworld co-op? and  Pocketpair shows off 17 new Pals in Pal Reveal Trailer, here on Pro Game Guides!

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Luka Rakočević
Luka Rakocevic works as a full-time staff writer at Pro Game Guides and is a new-generation gamer. Backed with old-school gaming knowledge, his oldest gaming memories are on SNES, trying to beat Super Mario. Games are his big inspiration, and he frequently draws from that well to create new art. He prefers narrative-driven games like God of War, Killzone, Half-life, Uncharted and similar. Luka mainly writes science fiction in his free time. When he's not home banging away at his computer keyboard, you will most likely find him at a local pub or a metal concert in the middle of a mosh pit.
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