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Crimson Desert players have a common foe, and his name is Yann: "An absolute disgrace to the Greymanes"
Players of Crimson Desert are expressing significant frustration with the character Yann, often describing him as a disgrace to the Greymanes faction due to his constant complaining and perceived lack of contribution. Despite the negative sentiment, the article suggests Pearl Abyss is unlikely to change the character soon.
"It would just be Palworld 2": Pocketpair lead says adding a best-in-class feature from the viral pirate game…
Pocketpair's head of publishing, John Buckley, stated that incorporating Windrose's building system into Palworld would essentially require remaking the game. While Pocketpair is handling Japanese publishing for Windrose, Buckley praised its building mechanics as the best in the survival genre. He also teased that Palworld's upcoming 1.0 release will be the "survival crafting game everyone always wanted."
Palworld dating sim "obviously" isn't NSFW, Pocketpair publishing boss clarifies: "We might be goofy…
Pocketpair's head of publishing, John Buckley, clarified that the upcoming dating sim "More Than Just Pals," set in the Palworld universe, is not intended to be an 18+ adult game. Despite its suggestive premise and a trailer that made it seem very real, the studio aims for a more lighthearted, albeit potentially quirky, experience rather than explicit content.
"Slay the Spire 2 is a masterpiece," Palworld lead says, but Crimson Desert "makes me feel a sense of wonder I've not felt since Oblivion"
Pocketpair's communications lead John Buckley has praised Crimson Desert, calling it his "dream game" and a source of wonder not felt since Oblivion. While acknowledging Slay the Spire 2 as a masterpiece, Buckley's enthusiasm for Crimson Desert, despite its initial mixed Steam reviews, remains high following recent patches. He also mentioned Blossom: The Seed of Life and Mr Farmboy as other notable March releases.
Palworld: More Than Just Pals Dating Sim Is Also a Horror Game
Pocketpair has announced Palworld: More Than Just Pals, a dating sim spin-off that began as an April Fools' joke and is now slated for a 2025 release. A new gameplay video reveals horror elements, including a time loop and strange memories, alongside romance options with human and Pal characters. The game is in development for PC, while the main Palworld title is in early access for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
Palworld Dating Sim 'Pal world! More Than Just Pals' Gets New Trailer Featuring Horror, Time Loops, and
Pocketpair has released a new trailer for Pal♡world! ~More Than Just Pals~, a spin-off dating sim based on Palworld, which is planned for PC via Steam. The trailer showcases a blend of romance, horror, puzzles, and time loop mechanics, featuring familiar Palworld characters reimagined as classmates and staff. The game is currently available for wishlisting on Steam, though a release date has not yet been announced.
Cursed Palworld dating sim "is real" and just got another trailer as Pocketpair publishing boss says it's our fault for asking for it: "You will carry this burden for the rest of your days"
Pocketpair has released a new trailer for Palworld ~ More Than Just Pals, an official dating simulator spin-off that is confirmed to be in development for PC. Publishing head John Buckley stated that the game is being made due to fan demand and will carry a "burden" for players. The trailer hints at dark undertones, including horror and mystery elements, suggesting a subversion of typical dating sim tropes.
Palworld funny guy John Buckley threatens more April Fool's shenanigans, but I'm not joking when I say we need…
Pocketpair publishing lead John Buckley is hinting at more April Fool's jokes, potentially leading to real game releases like the Palworld dating sim, Pal♡world! ~More Than Just Pals~, which received a Steam page after its initial joke announcement. The article discusses the possibility of this dating sim becoming a full release, noting its detailed Steam description and system requirements.
"Slay the Spire 2 is the obvious call" for March's biggest banger, Palworld publishing boss says, but "don't sleep" on this cute open-world survival game quietly crushing it on Steam
John Buckley, head of publishing at Pocketpair, recommends players check out the survival crafting game Blossom: The Seed of Life, which he believes is being overlooked amidst major releases like Slay the Spire 2 and Crimson Desert. While acknowledging Crimson Desert's janky controls, he praised it as a significant release for March.
Palworld dev reluctantly goes back to work instead of playing more Crimson Desert, after sinking dozens of hours into…
John Buckley, head of publishing at Palworld developer Pocketpair, expressed his enjoyment of Crimson Desert after sinking 26 hours into the game over a weekend. Despite finding some aspects like the narrative weaker, he praised the combat and voice-over work. Buckley humorously noted his reluctance to return to work on Palworld instead of continuing to play Crimson Desert.
Palworld devs are "still bad at spending money and we're still bad at saving money" according to Pocketpair publishing head, as the studio "can take risks others can't"
Pocketpair's head of publishing, John Buckley, stated that the studio is "still bad at spending money, and we're still bad at saving money," a situation he attributes to the success of Palworld. This financial approach allows Pocketpair to take risks that other companies cannot, while they continue to work on Palworld 1.0 and publish other titles.
Palworld publishing boss thinks "we're a few years away" from a AAA survival crafting game, and he was "super excited" for the one Blizzard canceled
John Buckley, head of publishing for Palworld, believes AAA companies are a few years away from attempting another survival crafting game, but expects them to increasingly borrow elements from the genre. He expressed excitement for a potential AAA survival crafting title, referencing a canceled Blizzard project.
All those upcoming spin-offs aside, Pocketpair apparently aren't all that interested in a Palworld "media empire"
Pocketpair, the developer behind Palworld, has stated they have no desire to become a media empire despite announcing several spin-off games. Publishing head John Buckley explained that these projects, including a dating sim and a card game, are created in response to direct player requests. While acknowledging Palworld's success, Pocketpair aims to focus on making fans happy rather than expanding into a large media franchise.
"We have no desire to be a media empire," says Palworld publishing head, but Pocketpair would be stupid to let…
Pocketpair's head of publishing, John Buckley, stated that the company has no intention of creating a "media empire" with Palworld. He clarified that any spinoffs are a direct response to player demand rather than a strategic expansion.
"This is my dream game": After 7 hours, Palworld publishing chief delivers a glowing Crimson Desert verdict:…
Palworld publishing lead John Buckley shared a glowing review of Crimson Desert after seven hours of gameplay, calling it his "dream game" despite acknowledging criticisms. Pearl Abyss's open-world title has received mixed to mostly positive reviews, with GamesRadar+ awarding it 4/5 stars for its explorable world but noting a lackluster story.
Pocketpair comms lead says Palworld 1.0 will be ‘the survival crafting game everyone always wanted’
Pocketpair's communications lead, John Buckley, stated that Palworld's 1.0 update aims to be the definitive survival crafting experience for all players. While details remain scarce, Buckley indicated the update will surprise players and improve the overall game flow, potentially including new features and content beyond the endgame.
"Apologies, Palworld gamers," but Pocketpair communications lead says an underwater level will never happen: "You're pushing the game to its absolute limits"
Pocketpair's head of publishing and communications, John Buckley, has stated that an underwater level for Palworld is not feasible due to the significant restructuring it would require. He apologized to fans but explained that implementing such a feature would push the game's current architecture to its absolute limits.
Palworld and Ori devs offer Crimson Desert support, suggesting players give it "some time" and remember…
Developers from Palworld and the Ori series have offered support for Crimson Desert amidst mixed reviews, suggesting players give the game time to evolve. Thomas Mahler of Moon Studios and John Buckley of Pocketpair commented on the subjectivity of game scores and the potential for future updates to improve the RPG's reception.
Palworld 1.0 is Going to Shock Players With How Much Content it Adds, Says Publishing Head
Pocketpair's publishing head John Buckley stated that Palworld's 1.0 release will significantly surprise players with its extensive content additions, aiming to be the ultimate survival crafting experience. While details remain secret, the update will polish nearly every aspect of the game, with a recommendation to start fresh due to substantial changes, though existing saves will be compatible with new end-game content.
"Palworld is going to be the survival crafting game everyone always wanted" and "people will be shocked" at how big 1.0 is, says Pocketpair publishing lead
Pocketpair's publishing lead, John Buckley, stated that Palworld's upcoming 1.0 launch aims to be the "survival crafting game everyone always wanted." He hinted at significant changes and surprises for players, recommending a fresh start despite allowing existing characters to transfer.
