Palworld
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WRUP: Welcome to Gleepgurp’s Annual Whatever Awards edition
This installment of Gleepgurp's annual awards features host Feldon Snurch complaining about his long-term contract and the bizarre award categories. Staff and community members share their weekend gaming plans, including Pokemon Go, Guild Wars 2, The Elder Scrolls Online, Warframe, and Crimson Desert, while also discussing hobbies they wish they had pursued.
Palworld Won: A $30K Lawsuit and a Free 1.0 Beat Nintendo
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company's patent lawsuit against Pocketpair's Palworld has resulted in a minimal potential payout of around $30,000 for Nintendo, with patent analysts deeming the case unlikely to succeed against current versions of the game. Pocketpair had previously patched disputed mechanics, leading Nintendo to narrow its claims to non-existent older versions, while patent offices have rejected key Nintendo applications citing prior art. Despite the legal pressure and forced game changes, Palworld has successfully launched its 1.0 version, demonstrating resilience against the intellectual property challenge.
Something for the Weekend – 11/07/26
This week's news includes Microsoft confirming significant layoffs affecting multiple studios, Palworld's 1.0 launch with a large patch, and matchmaking issues for Black Ops players on PlayStation 4 and 5. God of War Laufey is slated for a 2027 release, and a petition to save physical games has garnered over 285,000 signatures.
Palworld 1.0, Tiny Bookshop on mobile and other new indie games worth checking out
This article rounds up new indie games available this week, including Palworld 1.0 and Tiny Bookshop on mobile. It highlights notable releases for PC and mobile platforms.
Evening Reading - July 10, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming news items, including a trailer for Dune 3, QuakeCon 2026 plans, a Pokemon GO anniversary event, and Id Software confirming layoffs. It also touches on business news like SK Hynix's stock performance, Apple suing OpenAI, Meta suspending an AI feature, and EA College Football 25 removing microtransactions. Additionally, it highlights deals for Nintendo and Square Enix games, Palworld exiting Early Access, and new map collections.
Betawatch: Palworld’s launch, EverQuest Legends’ monetization
This week's Betawatch covers the official launch of Palworld and ongoing discussions surrounding the monetization strategies of EverQuest Legends and Aion 2. The article also highlights various games in different testing phases, including EVE Vanguard's open alpha and updates for titles like Scars of Honor and Bitcraft.
Palworld World Tree: How to Reach the New Endgame Region
This guide details how to access Palworld's new endgame region, the World Tree, which serves as the setting for the story finale, The Sealed Calamity. Players must defeat all eight Tower Bosses, including the new Sunreach fight, and then complete a quest involving a mysterious researcher and a giant whale named Panthalus. The endgame zone features new biomes, resources, and the final boss duo, Zenara and Astralym.
How to get hardwood in Palworld
This guide explains how to obtain hardwood in Palworld, a new crafting resource introduced in the 1.0 update. Hardwood can be found in the Twilight Dunes and Sakurajima regions, dropping from specific twisting trees and Sakura trees. Players will need a Metal Axe to harvest it, and it is required for crafting items like High Quality Wooden Boards at higher tech tree levels.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 10: Palworld exits Steam Early Access
Palworld has officially launched version 1.0 out of Early Access on Steam, accompanied by a launch discount. This article highlights various PC game deals available this weekend across multiple digital storefronts, including Steam, Epic Games Store, Amazon Luna, Fanatical, Gamebillet, GamesPlanet, GOG.com, Green Man Gaming, Humble Bundle, and 2K Publisher Sale.
Palworld revises some of its most egregious creature designs for its 1.0 release
Palworld's 1.0 release includes visual revisions to several creatures that bore strong resemblances to existing Pokémon designs. While not mentioned in the patch notes, Pals like Verdash, Robinquill, and Fenglope have been altered to reduce similarities to Pokémon counterparts. These changes appear to be a quiet acknowledgment by developer Pocketpair regarding the initial creature designs, though they are not directly related to Nintendo's ongoing lawsuit concerning game mechanics.
How to get Hardwood in Palworld
This guide explains how to obtain Hardwood in Palworld following the 1.0 update. Hardwood can be acquired by harvesting specific pink cherry blossom trees found on Sakurajima Island, particularly near the Dancing Sakura Shrine. Alternatively, players can purchase Hardwood from Wandering Merchants for 100 Gold Coins.
Palworld 1.0 Launches
Palworld version 1.0 has officially launched on PC and consoles, marking the full release of the monster-hunting game developed by Pocketpair. The game initially entered Early Access in January 2024.
Game Reviews
This article provides reviews for Palworld and Woodville Chronicles. IGN offers an early look at Palworld, while Christ Centered Gamer reviews Woodville Chronicles.
Palworld 1.0 Players Spot a Number of Pal Redesigns — and Some Say They Now Look Less Like the Pokémon They Resembled
Players of Palworld have noticed that developer Pocketpair has updated the designs of several "Pals" for the game's 1.0 launch. Some players have commented that these redesigned creatures now bear a less striking resemblance to the Pokémon they were previously compared to.
Palworld 1.0 redesigns multiple Pals and makes them look less like Pokemon
The Palworld 1.0 update includes redesigned Pals, with many players noting that these changes distance the creatures from similar Pokemon designs. Several Pals, including Verdash, Robinquill, Fenglope, and Grintale, have received visual overhauls to give them more distinct identities. These redesigns appear to be well-received by the community and may also serve to mitigate comparisons that could have legal implications.
Palworld’s Massive 1.0 Patch Notes Detail New Sunreach Area, Mutations, And 72 More Pals
Palworld's major 1.0 update introduces significant changes, including updated story missions, a new Sunreach area, revamped settlements, two new mechanics (Awakening and Mutations), and 72 new Pals. Developer Pocketpair detailed these additions and numerous other improvements to combat, base building, multiplayer, and graphics in extensive patch notes.
Critter-hunting multiplayer survival sandbox Palworld officially launches today with its 1.0 patch
Palworld has officially launched its 1.0 version, exiting early access with a massive update that includes new content, 72 additional Pals, and rebalanced gameplay mechanics. The survival sandbox game, developed by Pocketpair Games, has amassed over 40 million players since its early access debut. The game is currently available for under $19.
Palworld in 30-Minute Sessions 2026 | TAG
This guide offers strategies for playing Palworld in 30-minute sessions, making it accessible for busy adults. It details how solo play with manual saving and small objective loops can accommodate short playtimes, while multiplayer requires longer commitments. The article also highlights design aspects that support brief sessions, such as fast travel and base automation, and contrasts them with elements that can extend playtime.
Palworld Grows Up – The Survival Phenomenon Officially Launches
Palworld has officially launched its full release on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, after a successful period in Early Access. The survival game, developed and published by Pocketpair, combines elements of survival, base building, exploration, and creature collection, and is available day one on Game Pass.
Palworld 1.0 launches with a huge patch
Palworld has officially launched version 1.0, exiting early access with a massive update that introduces 72 new Pals, new islands, expanded story content, and numerous gameplay enhancements. The patch includes significant changes to graphics, UI, multiplayer, and adds new mechanics like Awakening and Mutation for Pal progression. Numerous quality-of-life improvements, balance adjustments, and bug fixes are also detailed in the extensive patch notes.
