Overview

• In a recent YouTube video, Okamoto called Palworld a game that “crosses lines that should not be crossed” and told viewers “please don’t buy it” while the lawsuit is active.
• He acknowledged he has not played Palworld and said he has no intention of playing it or spending money on it.
• Viewers pushed back, citing his own history of borrowing ideas in past games and criticizing a partially censored phrase many interpreted as labeling Pocketpair an “anti‑social” force.
• Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are suing Pocketpair over alleged patent infringement; Pocketpair says pre‑release legal checks in Japan cleared the game and it has made limited changes such as removing Pal Spheres and adding a glider.
• Legal commentators have questioned aspects of Nintendo’s patents, and Okamoto said he would view Palworld as acceptable to play if a settlement is reached.