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Palworld lead finally completes Crimson Desert after 189 hours, says only The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind comes close to making him feel the same "sense of wonder and adventure"
John Buckley, head of communications and publishing for Palworld, has completed Crimson Desert after 189 hours, describing it as a game that evokes a rare sense of wonder and adventure, comparable only to The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind. Despite completing all achievements, he noted there are still over 20 hours of side missions available, praising Pearl Abyss for the experience.
'I have 100% Crimson Desert': Palword's community manager completes every achievement after just 189 hours, and honestly, I'm surprised that's even possible
Palworld's community manager, John Buckley, has achieved 100% completion of Crimson Desert's achievements in just 189 hours, expressing a sense of wonder and adventure comparable to Morrowind. Despite completing all achievements, Buckley noted that there are still over 20 hours of side missions available in the game, which has sold over 5 million copies since its launch.
Palworld lead defends launch rival Enshrouded, says Pocketpair didn't eat the survival game's lunch and was fortunate to stand out in a "stacked" time for the genre
Pocketpair's John Buckley defended Keen Games's Enshrouded, stating it's one of the best survival games and that Palworld was fortunate to stand out during a crowded launch period for the genre. Both games entered early access in January 2024, with Enshrouded reaching five million players and Palworld surpassing two million concurrent players on Steam.
Pirate game Windrose dethrones Steam's survival champion as it sails up the charts
The pirate survival game Windrose, published by Pocketpair and developed by Kraken Express, has achieved significant success on Steam, surpassing long-standing titles like Rust. The game offers a PvE experience with soulslike combat inspiration, extensive building options, and a story involving a 1700s captain challenging Blackbeard. Windrose is currently available in Early Access on PC with up to eight-player co-op support.
Pokémon & Zelda Rip-Off 'Pickmos' Removed From Steam As Publisher Intervenes
The game Pickmos, developed by PocketGame and published by Networkgo, has been removed from Steam due to accusations of ripping off designs from Pokémon, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Palworld. Networkgo has intervened in the development process to ensure a controversy-free experience, with PocketGame revising the game for a potential re-release after publisher approval.
Pokemon-Palworld Clone Pickmos Pulled From Steam As Publisher Promise "Controversy-Free" Rework
The game Pickmos, developed by PocketGame and published by Networkgo, has been removed from Steam due to accusations of heavily copying Pokemon and Palworld. Publisher Networkgo has intervened in development to ensure a "controversy-free" rework, with the game expected to be re-released after revisions. Nintendo's history of protecting its Pokemon intellectual property was also cited as a concern.
Shameless Palworld imitator Pickmos removed from Steam after publisher 'officially intervenes' in development:…
The game Pickmos, a clear imitation of Palworld and Pokémon, has been removed from Steam after its publisher, NetworkGo, intervened in its development. NetworkGo stated they will supervise the developer, PocketGame, to improve the game and ensure a controversy-free experience. The game was also recently renamed from Pickmon to Pickmos.
Pokemon and Palworld clone Pickmos removed from Steam: "We are revising the game to ensure a controversy-free…
The game Pickmos, which was accused of being a clone of Palworld and Pokemon, has been removed from Steam. Its publisher, Networkgo, intervened due to player feedback and concerns about asset flipping and design theft. The developer, PocketGame, is revising the game for a controversy-free experience and will re-release it after publisher approval.
Windrose sells 500k copies in 48 hours, proving the hunger for piracy is alive and well ahead of Ubisoft's…
The co-op pirate adventure game Windrose has sold over 500,000 copies within its first 48 hours of Early Access release. Developed by Pocketpair Publishing, the game has achieved a 'Very Positive' review score on Steam, indicating strong player interest in the piracy simulation genre.
Windrose might have cemented its place among standout indie survival games with a jolly opening day, matey
The pirate survival game Windrose has achieved a strong start in its early access launch on Steam, surpassing its demo's player count with nearly 70,000 concurrent players. The game's survival and RPG elements, combined with its popular pirate theme, have drawn in players and streamers. While unlikely to match Palworld's record-breaking numbers, Windrose is positioned as a standout indie survival title, with potential for future console ports.
The Secrets update for Necesse includes collabs with Palworld, Rimworld, Core Keeper and Valheim
The 'Secrets' update for the 2D RPG Necesse is now available, featuring collaborations with Palworld, Rimworld, Core Keeper, and Valheim. The update adds new secrets, items, and gameplay changes, blending survival, exploration, and colony-building elements. Necesse was originally released on December 12, 2019, and also supports Linux.
Studio behind one of the best monster-taming games around rejects the "Pokemon killer" tag, says its upcoming survival game isn't replacing anyone
Crema, the studio behind the monster-taming MMO Temtem, has rejected the 'Pokemon killer' label for its upcoming survival game, Temtem: Pioneers. The studio clarified that Temtem: Pioneers is a love letter to the genre and not intended to replace existing games like Pokemon or Palworld. The new title will feature real-time action, survival elements, base-building, and co-op.
Palworld 1.0 is "still in the oven," Pocketpair publishing lead says, before teasing that the studio will "crack the oven open a little when it's nearly done"
Pocketpair's head of communications, John Buckley, stated that Palworld 1.0 is still in development and "in the oven." He confirmed that the team is focusing on the full release and will provide teasers as it gets closer to completion. Buckley also expressed confidence in Pocketpair's marketing strategy for the game's launch.
Co-op pirate survival game Windrose: should you grab it in early access?
Windrose, a co-op open-world pirate survival game, has launched into early access on Steam. The game features base-building, ship-to-ship combat, and exploration, with developers aiming for one to three years in early access. While the current build offers significant content and stable performance, some survival mechanics are still developing.
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Palworld 1.0 is “Still in the Oven,” Says Pocketpair’s Head of Communications and Publishing
Pocketpair's Head of Communications and Publishing, John Buckley, stated that the 1.0 update for Palworld is still in development and not ready for release. He asked for patience from players, comparing the development process to baking and promising more information when the update is closer to completion. Buckley also discussed the game's potential as a definitive survival crafting experience and its post-launch content plans, suggesting it may not follow a decade-long update model like No Man's Sky.
Necesse adds ‘secret’ crossover characters in its appropriately named Secrets update
The survival game Necesse has released its 'Secrets' update, which adds crossover characters from Palworld, Valheim, and Rimworld, along with developer secrets from Fair Games. The update also includes new perks, bug fixes for settlers, and improved sword dashing mechanics.
Temu-tier Palworld imitator Pickmon changes a single title letter 'to better align with our brand identity' and definitely not for any other reason, guys, honest
The creature-collecting survival game Pickmon, developed by NetworkGo, has been renamed Pickmos after changing a single letter in its title. The publisher claims the change is to better align with its brand identity and lore, though the move comes amid scrutiny for its visual similarities to existing games like Pokémon and Palworld, and potential legal concerns from Nintendo.
Pokémon, Palworld Rip-Off in Hot Water as Publisher Intervenes and Takes It Off Steam
Publisher Networkgo has intervened in the development of Pickmos, a game heavily criticized for ripping off Pokémon and Palworld, and has removed it from Steam. The publisher aims to ensure a "controversy-free experience" and will evaluate the game's artwork. Originally announced for PlayStation 5, the game's future is now uncertain.
