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Only $22.49: ‘Nintendo’s Worst Nightmare’ Open World Game Gets Massive 25% Discount on Steam
Only $22.49: ‘Nintendo’s Worst Nightmare’ Open World Game Gets Massive 25% Discount on Steam Palworld is undoubtedly one of the more ‘controversial’ games to have landed last year. This creature-collecting game takes a ton of inspiration from the Pokémon series of video games, and blends with it survival elements to create an interesting, but addictive formula. For the uninitiated, Palworld was released almost one and a half years ago, […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
May 17
Palworld Tides of Terraria Crossover Arrives Alongside Summer Update
Palworld Tides of Terraria Crossover Arrives Alongside Summer Update Pocketpair announced some details about what to expect from the Palworld Summer 2025 update, and it confirmed the Terraria crossover will be part of it. It will be called Tides of Terraria , and the teaser image includes the Eye of Cthulhu boss and someone wielding a sword and wearing what looks like the Silver Armor from that game. The announcement was rather vague and didn’t offer many confirmations about appearances from Terraria in Palworld . It did note that the monsters there will appear as crossover Pals. The image shows a lone character in Silver Armor in the center. The sword that person is wielding is a bit difficult to make it, but it could be the Beam Sword from Terraria. The Eye of Cthulhu is in its first form in that appearance. It seems to be surrounded by the Cave Bat enemies from the game as well.  As for the other Summer 2025 update additions, Pocketpair shared three Palworld screenshots. One shows the player character fishing in an arctic environment and surrounded by three new Pals. Another shows three new Pals on and by a pier. The final one shows Croajiro and Pengullet with two new Pals that are new variants based on them. Here are those screenshots: Images via Pocketpair Palworld is available in early access on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the new update arrives in Summer 2025. Future patches will also include changes as a result of the Nintendo lawsuit. The post Palworld Tides of Terraria Crossover Arrives Alongside Summer Update appeared first on Siliconera .
May 13
Nintendo Lawsuit Removed an Exciting Feature From Palworld but It’s Back Now Thanks to a Fan
Nintendo Lawsuit Removed an Exciting Feature From Palworld but It’s Back Now Thanks to a Fan The survival crafting community watched in dismay last week as Pocketpair announced yet another feature casualty in its ongoing legal battle with Nintendo. This time, the victim was one of Palworld’s most beloved mechanics—using your Pals as living gliders. But where there’s a will, there’s a way. Fans were devastated when Patch v0.5.5 dropped on […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
May 13
Nintendo Can Now Remotely Destroy Your Switch 2 if You Mod It, Read Their New Terms of Service
Nintendo Can Now Remotely Destroy Your Switch 2 if You Mod It, Read Their New Terms of Service Nintendo hit us with a double whammy last week with two unexpected developments related to the company. PocketPair, developer of Palworld, announced that it had to make significant changes to the mechanics of the hit game because of the ongoing lawsuit against Nintendo. Not only that, it seems the Japanese company has also made changes […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
May 12
Is Palworld Shutting Down? Nintendo & Pokémon Lawsuit Forces Major Game Changes
Is Palworld Shutting Down? Nintendo & Pokémon Lawsuit Forces Major Game Changes Palworld is a beloved survival game that’s currently fighting for its own survival, not in-game, but in the courtroom. Pocketpair, the studio behind the quirky monster-collecting title, is locked in a legal battle with Nintendo over alleged patent infringements. The lawsuit has cast a long shadow over the game, sparking rumors and fears that it […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
May 9
Pocketpair pares down Palworld as a result of Pokemon lawsuit
Pocketpair pares down Palworld as a result of Pokemon lawsuitPalworld developer Pocketpair has confirmed it has removed several in-game features as a result of ongoing litigation by Pokemon's The Pokemon Company. The post Pocketpair pares down Palworld as a result of Pokemon lawsuit appeared first on Stevivor .
May 8
Pocketpair Changed Palworld Because of Nintendo’s Pokemon Lawsuit
Pocketpair Changed Palworld Because of Nintendo’s Pokemon Lawsuit Pocketpair announced a number of changes made and coming to Palworld as a result of the lawsuit filed by Nintendo based on its similarities to Pokemon . This is one of the more extensive responses to the lawsuit filed in 2024 , which claimed several patents were violated . The statement confirmed why one change was made to resemble a connection to Poke Balls, and noted another is coming regarding traveling via Pals.  The change that already happened involved Pal Spheres, the equivalent of Poke Balls. In Palworld , these hold Pals and throwing one with a character in it would allow you to summon the character to appear alongside you. The company said it made that change because of the lawsuit, so now a Pal just appears next to a player after an owned one is called. The next change will arrive in 0.5.5. When that patch arrives, we won’t ride Pals like we do Pokemon to travel in Palworld anymore. Instead, we need to reply on the Glider equipment. When a player holds one, they will be able to pull it out and fly on it. Some that served that purpose included Celaray and Galeclaw. Pocketpair did say Pal buffs that affected the Glider, such as Celaray letting you move more swiftly, will still be present. So far, all of the changes to Palworld Pocketpair made in response to the Nintendo lawsuit address gameplay mechanics similar to ones in the Pokemon series and don’t address issues about similar character designs . As anyone who played either game can attest, many character designs bear an uncanny resemblance. Some of the most obvious ones are how Lamball looks like Wooloo, Cattiva resembles Zorua, Anubis seems based on Lucario, Chillet has Goodra vibes, Cremis seems like Eevee, Bristla resembles Bellossom, Bushi looks like Hisuian Decidueye, Foxcicle seems like Ninetails, Katress has a Mismagius look, and Depresso is a dead ringer for Espurr.  Palworld is available in early access for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The post Pocketpair Changed Palworld Because of Nintendo’s Pokemon Lawsuit appeared first on Siliconera .
May 8
Palworld Developer Confirms Some Updates Were Due to Legal Issues With Nintendo
Palworld Developer Confirms Some Updates Were Due to Legal Issues With NintendoPalworld will also be getting a new update that changes how gliding works in order to avoid further legal issues with Nintendo.
May 8
Palworld’s Balls Get Clipped: Devs Muzzle Features Amid Pokémon Patent War
Palworld’s Balls Get Clipped: Devs Muzzle Features Amid Pokémon Patent WarSummons grounded, gliding clipped. The post Palworld’s Balls Get Clipped: Devs Muzzle Features Amid Pokémon Patent War first appeared on Kakuchopurei .
May 8
Palworld Studio’s CEO Would “Never Allow” an Acquisition – Communications Director
Palworld Studio’s CEO Would “Never Allow” an Acquisition – Communications DirectorThe CEO of Pocketpair might consider an acquisition when he's older, but Buckley believes that the company is too busy for it now.
Apr 10
Here’s the Best English Game April Fools’ Day Jokes 2025
Here’s the Best English Game April Fools’ Day Jokes 2025 April Fools’ Day is here once again. April 1, 2025 marks the day in which game companies make some intriguing, funny, and sometimes questionable jokes that shouldn’t be taken seriously at all. Here are all of the best game April Fools’ Day jokes regarding English games in 2025 you should know about. https://twitter.com/zzz_en/status/1906964803870138778?s=61&t=9YBio6l0V75AlnyR8nX7jQ Zenless Zone Zero Xbox Tease Zenless Zone Zero went for the tongue in cheek “joke” this year that appears to also be seemingly true in a way. The announcement of a new Bangboo arrives in the fake in-game event “An Outstanding Partner.” This Bangboo’s name is XBOO and it certainly carries the classic Xbox logo and green aesthetic. While XBOO is fake, this joke might actually be hinting at an official Xbox release someday down the line. This is one to certainly keep an eyes on at least. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=69HlFW9RpJs Fantasy Life i and Life Crossing: Fantasy Horizons Level-5 is hard at work on the upcoming release of Fantasy Life i , but the developer took the time to both market the game and jest at another game in the process. A really well done trailer showcases the supposed announcement to Animal Crossing: New Horizons known as Life Crossing: Fantasy Horizons . While fake, it honestly looks great with the different animal creatures and the like, but, thankfully, we’ll get Fantasy Life i in the near future. https://twitter.com/ffvii_ec_en/status/1906723167592501326?s=61&t=9YBio6l0V75AlnyR8nX7jQ FFVII Ever Crisis Academy This announcement appears to be a joke, though it arguably shouldn’t be. The mobile game FFVII Ever Crisis teased a supposed Academy event. This reimagines the cast of the beloved JRPG as high schoolers at academies. You get Cloud looking like a baseball star, Barret as a teacher, and Aerith and Tifa looking great. Plus, there is a rival Shinra school with Sephiroth and others. Unfortunately, this is most likely just a joke given its announcement window. It is a shame, though, since it has a lot of stunning art associated with it for the characters. https://youtu.be/ZUpilXM6638?si=_SRpA5TLcTWZ6_MU Palworld: More Than Just Pals Palworld is celebrating April Fools’ Day with a game joke you might be familiar with. Once again, PocketPair is showing off More Than Just Pals . This is the same visual novel from 2024’s joke where you get to romance humanoid versions of the Pals. It is even more elaborate this time with a Steam page for the spin-off game. I don’t want to get your hopes up, but this once joke may actually turn out to be real down the line, which would be spectacular. https://youtu.be/EVCQAv9R5RM?si=Li6rMmFUlWOkBnS6 Dave the Diver Remastered As you might expect, a remarkable indie title released in 2023 certainly doesn’t need a remaster. Rather than joke about the seemingly endless collaborations it has, Dave the Diver joked for April Fool’s Day about a remastered version. This supposed version is coming out for the YS7 and Ybox Series X/L. You’ll have to wait a while for this fake remaster, though, as it is set to arrive in 2049. The post Here’s the Best English Game April Fools’ Day Jokes 2025 appeared first on Siliconera .
Apr 1
Palworld Developer Started Getting Game Pitches Minutes After Game’s Success
Palworld Developer Started Getting Game Pitches Minutes After Game’s SuccessThe Pocketpair publishing manager and communications director believes that the gaming industry doesn't have money right now.
Apr 1
Pocketpair Is Turning Its Palworld April’s Fool Joke Game Into A Reality
Pocketpair Is Turning Its Palworld April’s Fool Joke Game Into A RealityInterspecies erotica? The post Pocketpair Is Turning Its Palworld April’s Fool Joke Game Into A Reality first appeared on Kakuchopurei .
Apr 1
Palworld April Fools’ Day Dating Sim Returns
Palworld April Fools’ Day Dating Sim Returns For April Fools’ Day 2024, Pocketpair “announced” the Palworld dating sim called Pal ♡ World: More Than Just Pals with a trailer. Now for April Fools’ Day 2025, there’s another trailer and an actual Steam product page for the visual novel. Five more love interests are apparently revealed. As mentioned in the initial trailer, the Palworld dating sim reimagines the world as a standard visual novel set in a high school. Players attend Palpagos Private Academy, and they apparently can find love with both human and Pal characters. The 2024 trailer revealed Black Marketeer, Chillet , Katress, Lovander, and Zoe. (Zoe is set to become an ally we can recruit in the main game, as a reminder.) The latest trailer reveals additional love interests like Chillet Ignis, Quivern, Saya, Splatterina, and Tarantriss.  The latest video is here and shows some scenarios. It highlights gameplay at the end and shows the player petting Chillet Ignis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUpilXM6638&ab_channel=Pocketpair An array of screenshots debuted on the new Steam page.  Images via Pocketpair Here’s the 2024 trailer, in case you missed it.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep4kasLrZug&ab_channel=Pocketpair Palworld is available in early access for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and there’s no release date for the April Fools’ Day dating sim  Pal ♡ World: More Than Just Pals.  The post Palworld April Fools’ Day Dating Sim Returns appeared first on Siliconera .
Mar 31
“It’s 100% worth considering”: Ongoing Pokémon Lawsuit Isn’t Discouraging Palworld From Eyeing a Nintendo Switch 2 Release
“It’s 100% worth considering”: Ongoing Pokémon Lawsuit Isn’t Discouraging Palworld From Eyeing a Nintendo Switch 2 Release Palworld was one of the most successful games of 2024 and one of the most fun as well. At least that’s what we thought about our time with it. Pocketpair really found the formula for a truly fun game. But because of all the comparisons and allegations of it being a Pokémon copy, the game […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Mar 25
Palworld Developer Will Bring Game to Switch 2 if Console is Powerful Enough – Communications Director
Palworld Developer Will Bring Game to Switch 2 if Console is Powerful Enough – Communications DirectorPocketpair seems to have not gotten its hands on the development hardware yet, so it doesn't know if a Switch 2 port is even possible.
Mar 24
Palworld Poll Winner Zoe Will Become a Recruitable Character
Palworld Poll Winner Zoe Will Become a Recruitable Character Pocketpair has published the results of the Palworld global popularity poll. Zoe won the overall poll, and the company will make her a recruitable ally character in a future update patch for Palworld . The company launched the poll worldwide in late January 2025 . It let people vote for any Pals and faction leader characters who have appeared in the game. There was also a secondary poll where participants had to narrow down their votes to three. Zoe won the initial overall ranking with 31,535 votes. Meanwhile, Chillet, Jetragon, and Anubis comprise the top three list of the secondary poll, which has since been named the Favorite Pal Ranking. Pocketpair will also mark the results by releasing commemorative skins for all three winning Pals. Zoe is not the only human character to make an impact in this Palworld poll. Saya and Lily rounded up the top three of the overall ranking, and they also made their way to the top ten list of the Favorite Pal ranking. But despite these achievements, it still remains to be seen whether Saya and Lily will also be made into recruitable allies in future updates or not. Palworld is readily available worldwide on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Mac. Pocketpair has also released an update patch that enables crossplay on all aforementioned platforms. The post Palworld Poll Winner Zoe Will Become a Recruitable Character appeared first on Siliconera .
Mar 21
Nintendo’s Lawsuit Against Palworld Forced Pocketpair to “scale back a little bit and hire security guards” For Tokyo Game Show
Nintendo’s Lawsuit Against Palworld Forced Pocketpair to “scale back a little bit and hire security guards” For Tokyo Game Show It’s been a while since it was revealed that Nintendo and The Pokemon Company are suing Pocketpair, the mind behind Palworld. However, that didn’t stop the studio from bringing updates to Palworld for gamers who couldn’t get enough of “Pokemon with guns.” The conversation on the lawsuit between Nintendo and Pocketpair seems to have settled […] This post belongs to FandomWire and first appeared on FandomWire
Mar 19
Palworld Crossplay Appears Alongside New Sale
Palworld Crossplay Appears Alongside New Sale Pocketpair promised Palworld crossplay would appear around the end of March 2025, and it made good on that. The update arrived on the evening of March 18, 2025. In addition, the company revealed details about an ongoing Palworld sale that covers every version. Alongside the patch, Pocketpair confirmed some details about the update. Crossplay is available on every platform. This also means if you catch Pals, you can share them by transferring them between different Worlds. An Xbox Series X hotfix was also released to address issues with character save data. There’s also a trailer to go over the Palworld crossplay update. It highlights someone’s base with multiplePals working and thriving. An enemy Astegon then appears. While the player seems overpowered, an group of allies suddenly appears to assist and fight back. The group then  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWjKPwcuIOg&ab_channel=Pocketpair As for the Palworld sale, the length of it varies depending on the platform. On Steam , the PC version is only on sale until March 20, 2025. This is in line with the Steam Spring Sale. The PS5 version is reduced for slightly longer, as that discount is in effect at the PlayStation Store until March 27, 2025. The Xbox Series X price drop will appear for the longest period of time, as the Microsoft Store says that lasts for 20 days. So someone should have until April 8, 2025 to take advantage of the deal. Palworld is available for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC in early access, the crossplay update is out now, and the game is currently on sale on every platform. The post Palworld Crossplay Appears Alongside New Sale appeared first on Siliconera .
Mar 19
Palworld Update 0.5.0 Rolls Out For Cross-Play, Photo Mode; Full Patch Notes Listed
Palworld Update 0.5.0 Rolls Out For Cross-Play, Photo Mode; Full Patch Notes ListedThe Palworld Cross-Play update is now available! Get full details in the Palworld update 0.5.0 patch notes here. The post Palworld Update 0.5.0 Rolls Out For Cross-Play, Photo Mode; Full Patch Notes Listed appeared first on PlayStation Universe .
Mar 19
Palworld"Fight farm build and work alongside mysterious creatures called ""Pals"" in this completely new multiplayer open world survival and crafting game!"