'Palworld' Pokemon Modder Tests the Limits of Nintendo's Legal Reach
ToastedShoes, a YouTuber, is creating videos featuring modded versions of popular characters in video games, including Pokemon characters in Palworld.
Nintendo has issued copyright claims against ToastedShoes' videos featuring Pokemon characters, leading to the removal of some videos from platforms like TikTok. [ more ]
Palworld Community "Taking Precautions" Over Pokemon Mod That Is Likely "Very Illegal"
Palworld, a popular game often compared to Pokemon, has received a mod that turns it into actual Pokemon with guns.
The Palworld Modding Community is taking precautions to avoid potential legal action from Nintendo by banning links and files related to Pokemon mods. [ more ]
'Pokemon Legends: Z-A' Is Coming in 2025. Will a New Nintendo Switch Join It?
A new Pokemon Legends game, Z-A, is set to launch in 2025 on the Nintendo Switch family of systems, hinting at a possible new console release.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A will take place in Lumiose City of the Kalos region, focusing on an urban redevelopment plan involving both people and Pokemon. [ more ]
Where And When To Watch The Big Pokemon Day Presentation
The Pokémon Day Presents showcase streams on February 27 at 9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.
Expectations for the showcase include potential announcements for a new RPG game, with rumors suggesting a Pokémon Black and White remake for the Nintendo Switch. [ more ]
Persona, Star Ocean, And Final Fantasy Developers Discuss The Trend Of Remaking Classic RPGs
Remakes of classic role-playing games have become more common in recent years.
Remakes serve as a way for developers to research new platforms and technologies while giving players a chance to experience the original game on a modern platform. [ more ]
Palworld's Pokemon Modders Return With Sarcastic Non-Infringing Mod
Nintendo DMCAd a mod for the game Palworld that changed its creatures to actual Pokémon, leading to the release of a sarcastic 'Legally-Distinct Pocket Creatures' mod pack.
The 'Legally-Distinct Pocket Creatures' mod pack features redesigned creatures that are arch and sarcastic versions of Pokémon, making Palworld less potentially infringing on Nintendo's IP. [ more ]
The Pokemon Company Says It Is Investigating Palworld Plagiarism Allegations
The Pokémon Company has released an official statement addressing the plagiarism accusations against Palworld.
The Pokémon Company intends to investigate copyright infringement and take appropriate measures to protect their intellectual property rights. [ more ]
Palworld, a new game that allows players to collect and put cute creatures to work, has become a hit with over 1.5 million concurrent players on Steam.
A YouTuber has created a mod that adds actual Pokémon to Palworld, allowing players to capture and work with beloved creatures like Pikachu and Torchic. [ more ]
You can make Palworld even more like Pokemon thanks to an upcoming mod
Palworld is getting a Pokemon mod that makes it even more like the Pokemon series.
The mod includes replacing the player character with Ash Ketchum, replacing Pals with Pokemon, and adding familiar characters like Brock and Misty. [ more ]
Palworld is a game that allows players to 'catch 'em all' with under 150 Pals, making it easier to complete the collection compared to Pokémon games with over 1,000 species.
Palworld eliminates the need for version exclusives and trading, as every copy of the game contains every Pal, making it possible to find and catch every single monster without relying on other players. [ more ]
The Pokémon Company has issued a statement addressing the allegations that Palworld stole Pokémon models.
The Pokémon Company has not granted permission for the use of Pokémon intellectual property or assets in Palworld and intends to investigate the infringement of intellectual property rights. [ more ]
After Playing Palworld For 6 Hours I Still Haven't Shot A Pokemon With A Gun
The game Palworld, which was initially hyped as a game where players could kill Pokémon-like creatures with modern guns, turned out to be another survival crafting game that required hours of resource gathering before any action.
The game has generated controversy for its similarities to Pokémon, its use of AI-generated creatures, and its bugs and glitches. [ more ]
The Original Pokemon Starters Are Featured In The Newest Funko Pop Display Set
The new Deluxe Pokemon Funko Pop Moment set featuring Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle is now available, but the release date varies depending on the retailer.
The set is part of a new series of diorama displays from Funko Pop, and it is listed as Deluxe Pokemon Funko Pop Moment Number 01. [ more ]
Pokemon and Japanese Craft Traditions Unite in a Fantastic Exhibition of 70+ Works - Colossal
The exhibition "POKÉMON X KOGEI | Playful Encounters of Pokémon and Japanese Craft" showcases more than 70 sculptures and installations that recreate the animated characters using traditional Japanese craft techniques.
The characters in Pokemon and the materials used in Japanese craft are both categorized by element, drawing a connection between the two. [ more ]