Subj : The Pokmon Company seemingly acknowledges Palworld as it confirms
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Thu Jan 25 2024 10:45:05

The Pokmon Company seemingly acknowledges Palworld as it confirms plans to 
investigate any potential IP infringement

Date:
Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:42:17 +0000

Description:
The Pokmon Company plans to "investigate" what it referred to as "another 
company's game released in January 2024."

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The Pokmon Company has released a statement regarding another companys game 
released in January 2024, and outlined its plans to investigate and take 
appropriate measures to address any acts that infringe on intellectual 
property rights related to the Pokmon. 

We have received many inquiries regarding another companys game released in 
January 2024. We have not granted any permission for the use of Pokmon 
intellectual property or assets in that game, the statement reads. 

We intend to investigate and take appropriate measures to address any acts 
that infringe on intellectual property rights related to the Pokmon. We will 
continue to cherish and nurture each and every Pokmon and its world and work 
to bring the world together through Pokmon in the future. 

While not explicitly named, it certainly appears that Pocketpairs new 
crafting and survival game Palworld could be the game that The Pokmon Company 
is referring to. Ever since it was unveiled, gamers began to refer to 
Palworld as Pokmon with guns, since, like in Pokmon , you can capture and 
raise creatures, but fight with or against them using guns and weapons. It 
was released in early access last week and has already sold over eight 
million copies on Steam alone, but despite its success, its received 
criticism from some for its similarities to Pokmon . 

The producer of Palworld and the CEO of Pocketpair, Takuro Mizobe, recently 
said in an interview with Automaton that although Palworld references Pokmon 
as a great predecessor of its genre, Palworld feels completely different as a 
game. Furthermore, he added that we have absolutely no intention of 
infringing upon the intellectual property of other companies, and as of 
January 15, we have undergone legal reviews, and at this moment, there have 
been no specific actions taken by other companies. 

Regardless, it remains to be seen whether anything will come from The Pokmon 
Companys investigation, or if any action will be taken. 

 If you love Pokmon, be sure to check out our ranking of the best Pokmon 
games to look for your next adventure. You can also check out our roundup of 
the best Nintendo Switch games for some new titles to play.



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/the-pokemon-company-seemingly-acknowledges-pa
lworld-as-it-confirms-plans-to-investigate-any-potential-ip-infringement


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