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The Internet Is Discussing Pickmon, a New Pokémon, Zelda and Palworld Rip-Off That Doesn't Hide Its Obvious Influences - IGN
The upcoming Steam game Pickmon is drawing significant discussion online due to its blatant inspirations from Pokémon, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Palworld. Developed by Pokegame, the title features characters and mechanics heavily reminiscent of these established games, with plans for a Nintendo Switch and PlayStation release. This has led to accusations of plagiarism and speculation about potential legal action from Nintendo.
Don’t forget Pokemon Pokopia limited-time Hoppip event starts today
The Pokemon Company's game Pokemon Pokopia has launched its first in-game event, 'More Spores for Hoppip,' which is available to players who have progressed to towns with a rebuilt Pokémon Center. This limited-time event allows players to collect special cotton spores to exchange for picnic-themed furniture, enabling them to befriend Skiploom and Jumpluff, who are otherwise unobtainable. Additionally, a Ditto rug can be claimed via the Mystery Gift function.
Pickmon Accused Of Being A Pokemon Rip-Off, But It's Worse Than That
The upcoming game Pickmon is facing accusations of being a blatant rip-off of Pokemon, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Palworld. Developer PocketGame appears to have heavily borrowed art assets, music, and gameplay mechanics from these established titles, including allegedly using stolen fanart. This contrasts with Palworld developer Pocketpair, which has faced similar accusations but has taken steps to differentiate its game and work with Nintendo.
Steam game listing achieves knockoff singularity by aping Pokémon, Zelda, and even Overwatch designs with a shamelessness Palworld could only dream of
The Steam game listing Pickmon is heavily criticized for its blatant imitation of popular titles like Pokémon, The Legend of Zelda, and Overwatch, going as far as to copy Palworld's designs. Despite its derivative nature, the game's developers have implemented a card-throwing mechanic instead of ball-catching to potentially avoid legal issues with Nintendo. The article questions the ethics of such shameless copying, even if it remains within legal boundaries.
'We Couldn't Have Done It Without You': Pokémon Knock-Off Palworld Is No Longer the Only Viral PS5 Copycat in Town
PickMon, a game heavily inspired by Palworld and Pokémon, has achieved viral success with over 25 million impressions across platforms. The game, which features survival and creature-taming mechanics similar to Palworld and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, is planned for a PlayStation 5 release. Developers are actively implementing player feedback, though its release may face legal challenges from Nintendo and PocketPair.
PickMon Drama Explodes as Pokémon, Palworld Clone Vanishes from Social Media
The social media accounts for PickMon, a game accused of being a Palworld and Pokémon clone, have been removed. This comes as Palworld itself faces a copyright lawsuit from Nintendo. PickMon's developer claims the removal is due to pressure from "PXXXmon and NXXXXXXX" and has amassed over 25 million impressions, with plans for a PlayStation 5 release.
Pokémon Knock-Off Palworld Gets a Breath of the Wild-Inspired Copycat for PS5
A new game called PickMon, heavily inspired by both Palworld and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, has been announced for PlayStation 5. The game features creature capture, survival mechanics, base building, and multiplayer, though its release is uncertain. The article highlights the ongoing debate surrounding game originality and potential legal challenges.
Hatsune Miku Project Voltage Song Features Pokemon Trainers
A new song titled "Crossroad" for Hatsune Miku: Project Voltage has been released, featuring various Pokemon trainers from across the series, including Red from the original games and Florian and Juliana from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. The track, composed by Kz with lyrics and arrangement by Taku Inoue, celebrates Miku Day and is currently available online.
Pokemon and Palworld-inspired Pickmon announced for Nintendo Switch
Networkgo and PocketGame have announced Pickmon, a new creature-collecting open-world survival crafter inspired by Pokemon and Palworld. The game is planned for release on Nintendo Switch, though a release window has not yet been specified. Players will be able to fight, farm, and build with creatures in the multiplayer title.
Review: Monster Hunter Stories 3 Feels More Like a JRPG
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection shifts its tone to feel more like a traditional JRPG, focusing on story, character development, and a more established protagonist. While the combat and monster-collecting mechanics are fun, the pacing can feel slow, and den design lacks variety. The game is set to release on March 13, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, with a demo available.
The Pokémon Company Is Actively Recruiting PhD Holders With Backgrounds in Ecology to Work in Tokyo - IGN
The Pokémon Company is actively seeking PhD holders with backgrounds in ecology to join their team in Tokyo. The company is looking for candidates with research experience in animal and plant ecology, offering a significant bonus for those with a PhD. This recruitment aims to bring real-world ecological knowledge into the development of future Pokémon games and designs.
I'm determined to turn my house into a museum with these stunning wildlife identification paintings from Holly…
Artist Holly Sweet Illustration creates museum-style watercolor prints inspired by in-game flora and fauna from various video games, including The Sims, Skyrim, Red Dead Redemption, Minecraft, and Pokémon. These subtle pieces offer a unique way for gamers to incorporate their hobby into home decor, reimagining virtual elements with a vintage aesthetic.
Shack Chat: What game franchise should get the Pokemon Pokopia treatment?
The article discusses which game franchise should receive a cozy simulation spin-off, drawing parallels to the popularity of Pokémon Pokopia. It explores the current trend of cozy simulation games and asks readers for their suggestions on potential franchises that could be adapted.
Co-op works brilliantly in Slay the Spire 2 | TAG
Slay the Spire 2 has launched with a highly praised co-op multiplayer mode, enhancing the familiar gameplay with team-based strategy and social interaction. In other gaming news, Bungie is addressing player feedback on Marathon's microtransactions with an upcoming patch, while Valve continues to navigate potential delays for the Steam Machine. Additionally, discoveries in Marathon's lore, a Greek myth-themed tower defense game called Minos, and updates on various other titles like Slay the Spire 2's early access and the Steam Machine's release window are highlighted.
The most surprising mispronounced Pokemon names
This article lists commonly mispronounced Pokemon names, highlighting official pronunciations for over a dozen creatures. It notes that the lack of voice acting in the games contributes to pronunciation errors among players. The Pokemon Company shared some of these common mispronunciations during the 2025 Pokemon World Championships.
Pokémon TCG's 151 Cards Continue to Skyrocket in Value After 30th Anniversary Celebrations - IGN
The Pokémon Trading Card Game market is experiencing significant value increases, particularly for cards from the Scarlet & Violet - 151 set, coinciding with the franchise's 30th anniversary. Specific cards like Charizard ex, Blastoise ex, and Venusaur ex are seeing substantial price jumps, driven by collector demand and their iconic status. Other sets like Ascended Heroes and XY Double Crisis also feature cards with notable market movements.
The Pokémon Company criticises Trump administration's use of its imagery in political memes, says Pokémon is apolitical, Trump spokesman uses decade-old Clinton post to accuse them of bias
The Pokémon Company International has criticized the Trump administration for using its imagery in political memes without permission, stating the brand is apolitical. In response, a White House spokesman accused the company of bias by referencing past instances of Hillary Clinton's campaign using Pokémon Go for voter registration.
Call of Duty is the latest game deployed to celebrate the Trump Administration's violent tactics
The official White House X account posted a video intercutting footage of recent strikes in Iran with clips from Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, including a 'killstreak' animation. This action drew criticism for appearing to celebrate violent tactics, with White House communications director Steven Cheung responding with 'W's in the chat, boys!' The article also notes past instances of government agencies using video game imagery for messaging.
What do you actually do with Ho-oh’s Rainbow Feathers in Pokémon Pokopia?
In Pokémon Pokopia, Ho-oh occasionally drops Rainbow Feathers, which can be collected by using Water Gun to extinguish their flames. These feathers can be used to complete "Gather mysterious feathers!" daily challenges for in-game coins or traded with Gimmighoul for rare furniture items.
Pokemon Pokopia - How To Restore Electricity And Complete Bleak Beach
This guide for Pokemon Pokopia details how to complete the "Brighten Things Up" questline in Bleak Beach, focusing on restoring electricity and rebuilding the Pokemon Center. It outlines steps such as building bridges, fixing flooded areas, and using electric Pokemon like Pawmi to power street lamps and windmills.
