Nintendo Investigates Palworld Amid Plagiarism Accusations
Despite Controversy, 'Pokémon with Guns' Game Continues to Attract Millions of Players
- Palworld, a new game that has been dubbed 'Pokémon with guns', has sold over 8 million copies in less than a week since its launch on January 19, 2024.
- The game's success has been marred by accusations of plagiarism, with fans and critics pointing out striking similarities between Palworld's creatures and those of the Pokémon franchise.
- Nintendo, the company behind Pokémon, has announced that it is investigating these allegations and will 'take appropriate measures' if it finds any infringement on its intellectual property rights.
- Despite the controversy, Palworld continues to attract a large player base, with a peak of 2 million concurrent players recorded on gaming distribution service Steam.
- Animal rights organization PETA has also criticized the game for its depiction of animal cruelty, suggesting that a vegan alternative be introduced.
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