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Words that are underlined link to explanations in our IP Lingo dictionary unless the underlined passages clearly refer to other articles. We will now show you the original information we found on the JPO’s website. First, here’s a screenshot of the patent family tree as displayed on the JPO’s website: You can see that application 2024-031879 (the number 2024-059945 below …

Palworld has been controversial from the get-go. With strikingly similar aesthetics and game mechanics to Pokémon, the game has been accused of plagiarism by fans and lawyers alike. And according to ex-Capcom dev Yoshiki Okamoto (Monster Strike, Folklore), you–yes you–shouldn’t even be playing Palworld until and unless the lawsuit is settled in Pocketpair’s favor. “I don’t want the world to …

Ever since Palworld skyrocketed in popularity due to its similarities to the Pokémon franchise and dark twist with guns, the game developed by Pocketpair has been surrounded by plenty of buzz and debate — and now has caught the attention of a legendary figure in the industry. Yoshiki Okamoto, the veteran Japanese developer behind huge hits like Street Fighter and …

When Xbox landed Palworld as a timed exclusive a couple of years back, it was hard to envision what might come next. Palworld absolutely blew up during its launch period, breaking records for Steam concurrency and showcasing ID@Xbox’s capacity for picking up bangers. Palworld captured the imagination of millions of gamers who grew up playing Pokémon, and wanted to see …

Palworld won’t hit 1.0 until next year, but developer Pocketpair is already announcing a farming spinoff: Palworld: Palfarm. Basically, it sounds like the Palworld version of farming simulator games like Stardew Valley. “Each Pal will lend a hand in farm work by making use of their unique abilities,” Pocketpair says in a press release. “From sowing seeds and watering to …

Nintendo has argued mods shouldn’t be recognised as “prior art”, and therefore are irrelevant to its ongoing lawsuit with Palworld creator Pocketpair. As part of its defence against alleged copyright infringement of the Pokémon games, Pocketpair has pointed to mods as an example of prior art that would invalidate Nintendo’s patent claims. Specifically, it highlighted the Pocket Souls Pokémon mod …

Open-world survival crafting game Palworld will leave Early Access and launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store in 2026, developer Pocketpair announced. Palworld first launched in Early Access for Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC on January 19, 2024, followed by PlayStation 5 on September 24, 2024. “While we have a lot …

Japanese Nintendo Switch owners have spotted a new game that appears to be a ripoff of Palworld called “Palland”. The game contains some similarities to Palworld, and promises to offer players a ” rich and immersive experience where base-building, combat, exploration, and evolution blend into one dynamic and strategic journey”. Palland launched on the Nintendo eShop on July 31, 2025 …

The hit 2024 survival crafting sim Palworld is conspicuously absent from the Nintendo eShop amid an ongoing battle with Nintendo, which has accused the game of violating its patents. The same can’t be said for Palland, a cheap knock-off that Nintendo seemed to have no problem approving for sale on the Switch eShop earlier this summer. Glance at the store …

Image: BoggySoft Developer Pocketpair is still very much in the midst of a lawsuit from Nintendo over its smash-hit title Palworld, but it may have another issue on its hands. As covered by The Gamer, a new title by the name of Palland is now available via the Switch eShop, and everything from its basic description to its screenshots indicate …