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Mass Effect composer wants to rescore leaked internal ME Universe trailer to "properly represent my musical vision"
Mass Effect composer Sam Hulick plans to rescore a leaked internal trailer for the cancelled Mass Effect Universe game to better reflect his musical vision, aiming for release on N7 Day. Meanwhile, Palworld developer Pocketpair remains hopeful about releasing their game on the Switch 2, despite an ongoing legal battle with Nintendo over alleged patent infringement.
Palworld studio still hopes to release the game on Switch 2 one day, despite being in a legal battle with Nintendo
Despite an ongoing legal battle with Nintendo over alleged patent infringement, Palworld developer Pocketpair remains hopeful about bringing the game to the Switch 2. CEO Takuru Mizobe expressed enthusiasm for the platform, though a port is unlikely until the lawsuit is resolved. The game has achieved significant sales and player counts since its 2024 release.
Pocketpair Would Love to Release Palworld on Nintendo Switch 2, Despite Pokémon Legal Battle
Despite an ongoing legal battle with Nintendo, Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld, has expressed interest in releasing the creature-collecting survival game on the Nintendo Switch 2. The company is open to the possibility of a future port.
BioWare fans beg Palworld studio to save Mass Effect by buying the IP from EA: "I got close to 30 DMs/emails from…
Following the news of BioWare's potential shutdown by EA, fans have urged Palworld developer Pocketpair to acquire the Mass Effect intellectual property. Pocketpair's head of communications, John 'Bucky' Buckley, acknowledged the frequent fan requests but explained the complexities and high costs associated with IP acquisition, noting that EA has shown no interest in selling the Mass Effect franchise.
Palworld Side by Side Release Window Revealed
Pocketpair announced that the Palworld: Side by Side update is scheduled for release in Winter 2026. The developer also revealed the results of a global popularity poll for both Pals and trainers, with Sekhmet and Zoe taking the top spots respectively. The update's specific content remains largely undisclosed, but it is expected to arrive around December 2026.
Palworld Fans Crown Their Favorite Pal in New Poll as Winter Update Is Teased
A recent poll by Pocketpair revealed that Sekhmet, a cat-shaped Pal, is the most popular creature in Palworld, receiving 49,637 votes. The developer also teased an upcoming winter update for the game.
Palworld: Side by Side is the survival game's next big update, and it releases in Winter 2026
Pocketpair has announced that Palworld's next major update, titled Side by Side, is scheduled for release in Winter 2026. The developer also shared the results of a recent popularity poll for in-game characters and Pals. Head of publishing John Buckley indicated that future updates will focus on quality over quantity, with each Pal having memorable traits rather than introducing a large number of new creatures.
Palworld’s Next Big Update “Side by Side” Launches This Winter
Pocketpair announced that the first major post-launch update for Palworld, titled "Side by Side," will be released this Winter. The update is expected to feature popular characters Zoe, Auri, and Saya, potentially making them recruitable. Palworld is available on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Xbox One.
"Elon Musk disagrees with me. This means I am onto something": Legendary game artist calls out AI billionaires, Tim Sweeney responds "this is bulls***" with Musk's support
Veteran game artist Kenney Vleugels criticized AI billionaires like Tim Sweeney and Elon Musk for pushing AI in game development, arguing they don't understand the craft. Sweeney defended AI's velocity and potential, while Musk supported Sweeney. The debate highlights creator concerns about AI's ethical implications, environmental costs, and potential to devalue artistic work.
Palworld studio doesn't want to just "release 100 new Pals with the next update" as Pocketpair lead says "every Pal should have something" memorable
Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld, is prioritizing meaningful additions over simply increasing the number of Pals in updates. Lead John Buckley stated that each Pal should be memorable, whether through design, abilities, or personality, rather than just adding to a roster. This approach also considers the complex balance adjustments required with each new Pal.
Palworld Has 401 Named Humans, and You Can Catch Most of Them - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
An analysis of Palworld's game files reveals that the game contains 401 named human NPCs, built using the same systems as the game's creatures. These NPCs can be captured and utilized at bases, though they are generally less effective than dedicated Pals. The article details their stats, factions, and how this shared system contributes to the game's world consistency and humor, noting that much of this information is not presented within the game itself.
Palworld picks spin-offs over a Fortnite-style metaverse because "maximizing revenue as quickly as possible isn’t what drives our creative decisions," says Pocketpair lead
Pocketpair's John Buckley stated that the company prioritizes creating fun games over maximizing revenue quickly, opting for spin-off titles like Palfarm instead of a Fortnite-style metaverse. This independent, self-funded approach allows for distinct gameplay experiences and identities for each project.
Palworld's cursed dating sim is a "little goofy thing" and not a proper spin-off, Pocketpair lead says: "I would only consider Palfarm the true spin-off"
Pocketpair's head of communications, John Buckley, clarified that only Palfarm is considered a true spin-off of Palworld, while other upcoming projects like 'More Than Just Pals' are described as 'little goofy things.' Buckley emphasized that these projects have fundamentally different gameplay compared to the original Palworld.
Betawatch: World of Warcraft Forever gets the beta explosion as Aion 2 cracks its doors open a bit
The beta for World of Warcraft Forever has launched with high player numbers, while Aion 2 has opened its doors for testing. The article also provides updates on State of Decay 3's development under an indie Undead Labs and Guild Wars 2's upcoming WvW map test. It serves as a weekly roundup of MMOs in various testing phases, including open betas, closed betas, and early access.
Palworld becoming the best-reviewed Steam game of 2026 is "nothing short of miraculous," says Pocketpair lead
Pocketpair's lead John Buckley expressed astonishment that Palworld has become the highest-rated game of 2026 on Steam, calling the player reception to its 1.0 update
Even after Palworld 1.0, Pocketpair lead says 2026's best indie could be this Overwhelmingly Positive Steam roguelike citybuilder: "I haven't played a game more addictive since Balatro"
Pocketpair's John Buckley highly recommends the indie citybuilder '100% Combolands,' calling it the best indie game of the year and more addictive than 'Balatro.' Developed by a two-person team, Crux Games, '100% Combolands' is a roguelike citybuilder praised for its strategic depth and satisfying gameplay loop, earning an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating on Steam.
Palworld lead says survival game genre has "found its stride" with the likes of Valheim 1.0 and Dune: Awakening after being "plagued with 100 hit or miss games a year"
John Buckley, head of publishing at Pocketpair, believes the survival game genre has matured significantly, moving past a period of inconsistent releases. He highlights recent successful titles like Valheim, Dune: Awakening, and Palworld as evidence of the genre finding its stride.
After Palworld and Valheim, more than half of Steam's top 10 best-rated 2026 releases are early access survivors…
Despite player cynicism towards the early access model, six of Steam's top 10 best-rated releases for 2026 are games that graduated from early access to a 1.0 launch. Titles like Palworld and Valheim, alongside others such as Scrap Mechanic and Timberborn, have achieved high ratings, demonstrating the continued success and viability of the early access development process.
Pocketpair’s cozy-looking Palworld Palfarm isn’t going to be like Stardew Valley, actually
Pocketpair communications lead John Buckley clarified that Palworld: Palfarm, a cozy farming sim spinoff, will differ from expectations and is not a "Palworld Stardew Valley." While it will lean into the cozier side of the IP with a "tongue-in-cheek" Palworld feel, it is still in development and more details are forthcoming.
Palworld lead thought one of Pocketpair's most iconic Pals would "fade into the background" before it unexpectedly became the survival game's "mascot"
John Buckley, head of communications at Pocketpair, expressed surprise at the unexpected popularity of the Pal 'Cattiva' in Palworld, which has become the game's unofficial mascot. While he was confident in other early Pals like Lamball, he initially believed Cattiva and Chikipi would fade into the background. Cattiva's widespread recognition, particularly in China, highlights regional differences in Pal popularity.
