The Pokémon Company makes an official statement on inquiries regarding the game Palworld
The Pokémon Company makes an official statement on inquiries regarding the game Palworld
by razorbeamz
26 Comments
NNovis
Fans snitching, huh?
WorldCupBro
Boooo Pokémon fans
Mnawab
wow, the fans are so upset that a better version their game came out that they mass snitched to nintendo? lol
Conchobair
Likely reporters seeking comments or other similar inquiries. Anyone that knows Nintendo knows this and more is coming.
Brandeaux7
It’s obviously the pokemon mods of pal world they are talking about and not the actual game for the clueless in the comments
DannyBright
“We will continue to cherish and nurture each and every Pokémon and its world”
Yeah tell that to the Patrat line.
dzak92
I do not intend on playing Palworld but I do hope the success it’s having will bring actual innovation to any future Pokémon games
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Nathanyal
“We will continue to cherish and nurture each and every Pokémon and its world”
lol, lmao even
mytavance
I don’t think they plan to do anything about palworld itself. It’s a knockoff, but a legal one. I think they are far more concerned with the fan made mods that have already been developed
ColdFusion363
It seems that every time a company makes something similar to whatever Nintendo is making. The internet users always call it a killer. The Steam Deck has been called a switch killer. This is and that and this is that. Might as well call the Switch 2 a Switch killer.
razorbeamz
I interpret this statement more as “Hey guys, we’ve seen it. Stop emailing us.” than anything else.
TheGoldminor
It’s a nothing burger, but I find it funny that they even make a statement at all.
Depressive_player
I’m happy with Palworld success. =)
I wish this would influence Nintendo to invest in an ambitious Pokémon game like Zelda, not other outdated and mediocre crap. But I don’t think that will happen thanks to the huge fan base that buys any gamefreak trash.
rodolphoteardrop
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We have received many inquiries regarding another company’s game released in January 2024. We have not granted any permission for the use of Pokémon intellectual property or assets in that game. We intend to investigate and take appropriate measures to address any acts that infringe on intellectual property rights related to the Pokémon. We will continue to cherish and nurture each and every Pokémon and its world, and work to bring the world together through Pokémon in the future.
The Pokémon Company
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linkling1039
If the developers of Palworld have nothing to hide, then there’s nothing to worry about.
People are riding too high on the narrative that “Palworld good, Pokémon bad, Fuck TPC”, BUT THE PROBLEM IS NOT THAT.
The developer of Palworld have some shady situations behind their other games, it’s natural to be concern with a game that is so big right now. IF it’s proven they might had done the Pals designs using Pokémon assets, that is a dangerous precedent for the industry and to just let it slide because “It’s fun”, what’s stopping a company like EA or Ubisoft to do the same?
MikiSayaka33
They’re probably trying to figure out how did Palworld succeed, especially since it was made by amateurs? They’re also trying to figure out how to do this, without having to give Pikachu guns to go all Lara Croft on some terrorist group.
Hannalog
Palworld is literally nothing like pokemon except maby the skins of the Minions you have
its more like Fortnite lol
AgitatedQuit3760
They had to acknowledge Palworld at some point but I don’t think anything will come of that.
nitro4450
This is almost exactly like the official response to Dexit a few years ago.
“We’ve heard your concerns, and we will do absolutely nothing different. KEEP BUYING OUR PRODUCTS!”
Va1crist
i mean who is surprised by this? if i was in there position i would look into it to, they have the right to make sure there IP isnt affected etc.
Mkilbride
Lmao so now you guys allow a Palworld post.
Countyzz
Can’t hear you PALWORLD RUNS AT 120 FPS NOT 10 FPS
ItsHonduh
Might as well sue digimon, with this logic, while you’re at it
Animal31
Theyre definitly annoyed by all the emails and tweets about it
26 Comments
Fans snitching, huh?
Boooo Pokémon fans
wow, the fans are so upset that a better version their game came out that they mass snitched to nintendo? lol
Likely reporters seeking comments or other similar inquiries. Anyone that knows Nintendo knows this and more is coming.
It’s obviously the pokemon mods of pal world they are talking about and not the actual game for the clueless in the comments
“We will continue to cherish and nurture each and every Pokémon and its world”
Yeah tell that to the Patrat line.
I do not intend on playing Palworld but I do hope the success it’s having will bring actual innovation to any future Pokémon games
[deleted]
“We will continue to cherish and nurture each and every Pokémon and its world”
lol, lmao even
I don’t think they plan to do anything about palworld itself. It’s a knockoff, but a legal one. I think they are far more concerned with the fan made mods that have already been developed
It seems that every time a company makes something similar to whatever Nintendo is making. The internet users always call it a killer. The Steam Deck has been called a switch killer. This is and that and this is that. Might as well call the Switch 2 a Switch killer.
I interpret this statement more as “Hey guys, we’ve seen it. Stop emailing us.” than anything else.
It’s a nothing burger, but I find it funny that they even make a statement at all.
I’m happy with Palworld success. =)
I wish this would influence Nintendo to invest in an ambitious Pokémon game like Zelda, not other outdated and mediocre crap. But I don’t think that will happen thanks to the huge fan base that buys any gamefreak trash.
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We have received many inquiries regarding another company’s game released in January 2024. We have not granted any permission for the use of Pokémon intellectual property or assets in that game. We intend to investigate and take appropriate measures to address any acts that infringe on intellectual property rights related to the Pokémon. We will continue to cherish and nurture each and every Pokémon and its world, and work to bring the world together through Pokémon in the future.
The Pokémon Company
[deleted]
If the developers of Palworld have nothing to hide, then there’s nothing to worry about.
People are riding too high on the narrative that “Palworld good, Pokémon bad, Fuck TPC”, BUT THE PROBLEM IS NOT THAT.
The developer of Palworld have some shady situations behind their other games, it’s natural to be concern with a game that is so big right now. IF it’s proven they might had done the Pals designs using Pokémon assets, that is a dangerous precedent for the industry and to just let it slide because “It’s fun”, what’s stopping a company like EA or Ubisoft to do the same?
They’re probably trying to figure out how did Palworld succeed, especially since it was made by amateurs? They’re also trying to figure out how to do this, without having to give Pikachu guns to go all Lara Croft on some terrorist group.
Palworld is literally nothing like pokemon except maby the skins of the Minions you have
its more like Fortnite lol
They had to acknowledge Palworld at some point but I don’t think anything will come of that.
This is almost exactly like the official response to Dexit a few years ago.
“We’ve heard your concerns, and we will do absolutely nothing different. KEEP BUYING OUR PRODUCTS!”
i mean who is surprised by this? if i was in there position i would look into it to, they have the right to make sure there IP isnt affected etc.
Lmao so now you guys allow a Palworld post.
Can’t hear you PALWORLD RUNS AT 120 FPS NOT 10 FPS
Might as well sue digimon, with this logic, while you’re at it
Theyre definitly annoyed by all the emails and tweets about it