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Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Nintendo edits key patent amid ongoing Palworld copyright lawsuit
Nintendo has updated the language of a key patent in its ongoing lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair, adding complexity to the legal dispute over alleged copyright infringement related to Pokémon. Since September 2024, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have pursued legal action, claiming Palworld copies elements from the Pokémon franchise. Pocketpair has consistently argued that the patents cited in the case do not apply to its game. Recently, Nintendo submitted a request to the Japan Patent Office to modify the wording in one of these patents, which has now been approved and published, according to Games Fray. The patent in question covers 'smooth switching of riding objects,' including the transition between different rideable creatures, such as moving from flying mounts to land-based mounts within a game environment. The updated language adds detailed technical descriptions while retaining the original core claims, creating a more complex legal document for the case. Legal observers, including consultant Florian Mueller, commented that the choice of wording may be a deliberate attempt to broaden the patent's scope, making it more challenging for Pocketpair to argue for its invalidation in court. This development follows ongoing efforts from both parties to secure their positions, with Nintendo aiming to substantiate claims of copyright infringement and Pocketpair seeking to dismiss the case by questioning the validity of Nintendo's patents. As the Palworld lawsuit continues, the updated patent language may impact future proceedings, though it remains uncertain whether the changes will significantly alter the direction of the case between Nintendo and Pocketpair.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
All fishing baits in Palworld and how to make them?
(Image via Pocketpair) Tides of Terraria update in Palworld has introduced brand-new means to encounter Pals: fishing! But to just drop a line will not cut it here. Success hinges here on using the right bait. There are 4 distinct types here, and each is crafted using specific resources that could be found across islands. Choosing wisely will impact the catch rate and the loot. Here is a complete Palworld fishing guide that will help you craft the right fishing baits. How to craft fishing bait in Palworld ? There are 4 types of fishing bait to choose from. Alluring Bait, Deluxe Bait, High-Quality Bait, and Simple Bait. Each of them needs different materials, and each one of them offers distinct advantages. To craft a Simple Bait, you will need Pal Fluids (x2), Flour (x2) and Red Berries (x4). It is important to start out despite not offering any bonuses. However, if you crave better odds, choose High-Quality Bait. To craft it, you need Flour (x3), Pal Fluids (x3) and Tomatoes (x4) to significantly boost the chance of getting a bite. Palworld How To Fish & Salvage / Complete Guide - What You NEED To Know! - Tides Of Terraria For working with tougher catches, choose Deluxe Bait. It needs Carrots (x4), Flour (x4), Onions (x4) and Quality Pal Oil (x4). Its key perk is that it can slightly enlarge the fishing minigame bar. It makes timing easy. At last, there's the pinnacle, the Alluring Bait. To craft it needs, Carrots (x3), Flour (x5), High Quality Pal Oil (x10), and rare Cavern Mushroom (x1). It provides the largest bar expansion. It also improves bite success and the quality of loot. All the baits are here made at the standard workbenches. Where to craft a fishing bait and how to make strategic use of it? All the best fishing bait for Palworld could be made at either of the workbenches from Primitive Workbench to Advanced Civilization Workshop, High-Quality Workbench, Production Assembly Line and Production Assembly Line II. It means you do not need high-tier crafting stations early, but gathering materials for stronger baits does take effort, especially as Cavern Mushrooms and High-Quality Pal Oil are rarer. So, plan fishing in Palworld accordingly. Palworld - The Ultimate FISHING GUIDE in Palworld Tides of Terraria Additionally, having bait will not be enough. Its smart use is important. So, reserve precious High Quality, Alluring and Deluxe bait for the prime fishing spots. Beginners must stick to the Simple Bait till they have stockpiled better ingredients. High-Quality Bait is important for frequent catches, while Deluxe and Alluring Baits are good for rare Pals or some tougher fishing spots. Just make sure to match the bait to the target and do not waste Alluring Bait on the common catches. Make sure to stockpile some common ingredients, including Pal Fluids and Red Berries, early on. They form the backbone of high-quality and simple baits. Do not overlook Pals' skills, either. Assign Pals with Medicine expertise or Gathering to your base could dramatically speed up ingredient production. It ensures you have bait always ready for the next adventure. Here, efficiency would be the key to consistent success. Understanding Palworld fishing bait differences can further transform fishing from being a chore to a rewarding hunt. So, match the lure to the location and target. With the right strategy and bait, you will be hauling in impressive catches and some valuable resources within no time. Happy fishing! Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Newsweek
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Palworld Players on PS5 Might Need to Delete Their Entire Save Files
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors In recent weeks, Palworld players on PS5 have been facing frustrating issues with their save files, with recent versions of the game giving errors and corrupted save files on Sony's console. Now, after developer Pocketpair has spent some time investigating the issue, it seems that for some players at least, the solution is to say goodbye to their beloved pals and wipe their save files. A player character rides a yellow Pal wielding a minigun in a screenshot for Palworld. A player character rides a yellow Pal wielding a minigun in a screenshot for Palworld. Pocketpair In a post on X (formerly Twitter), developer Pocketpair revealed it had identified the cause of the errors and corrupted save files on PS5, citing an issue with the PS5 backend that results from having too many save files. Players who had over 10 save data instances reportedly would see the game failing to save, which would sometimes corrupt the data. Pocketpair apologized for the error in the post, saying that it was "ultimately our fault" and that it would be implementing a fix on July 10, 2025, that limits the maximum amount of save data on PS5 to 10 instances. Players who currently have more than 10 instances of save data won't have any files automatically deleted, the developer says, and further improvements have been made to the save system to improve stability. [Important Notice Regarding the PS5 Data Issue] Thank you for your continued support of Palworld. We would like to inform our players about the cause and solution for the recent PS5 data loss issue. ■ The Bug As a result of our ongoing investigation, we have identified the… — Palworld (@Palworld_EN) July 9, 2025 Unfortunately, for some players who experienced certain errors – namely the CE-100022-5 and CE-100096-6 errors – there isn't a clear path out of the troubles. Pocketpair says players who encountered this error in the past are likely to experience it again in the future, even after tomorrow's patch, due to the corruption already inherent in their save files. The solution is a sad one for avid players: delete your entire save file, wiping progress and starting from scratch in the process. "We regret to inform these players that the only solution in this case will be to completely delete all your Palworld save data before playing," Pocketpair said in its post. "Please note that we do not collect and store save data on any platforms, so we cannot restore lost data. We deeply apologise for the inconvenience caused to our players." Some players in the replies have suggested that an affected PS5 player could join a friend's save file on a different platform and withdraw their Pals, then retrieve them after restarting the game to avoid losing their Pals, but there's no guarantee such a solution would work. It comes not long after Pocketpair announced that Palworld had surpassed 32 million players, with the game reaching the milestone earlier this year.
Forbes
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Remember ‘Palworld'? It's Survived Meme-Hood, Nintendo And Is Still Big
Palworld One of the most surprising days I've had in the last few years of game coverage was watching Palworld absolutely blow up at launch, a game that came out of relative nowhere, combining survival aspects with Pokémon-like catching and battling. There were also guns. You could shoot the Pokémon with guns. It wasn't just a surprise hit; it was perhaps one of the most surprising rocketships in the last decade of the industry, rocketing to 2.1 million concurrent players on Steam close to launch as scores of big streamers logged on and millions of players tried it out, and liked it. Though you may think Palworld was a shooting star, the game has had a longer lifespan than you might imagine and has outlasted many other fad games that have come and gone. It's not a live service, as developer Pocketpair repeatedly points out, but it does release major updates, and those result in significant player surges. Right now, for example, the game has an 85,000 concurrent peak a year and a half after launch and is inside Steam's top 15 games, which is almost entirely full of classic titles that rarely leave these spots, from CS2 to Dota 2 to Apex Legends to GTA V. Palworld FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder Of course, Palworld is never going to get millions of concurrents again, but this baseline this far after launch of nearly 100,000 players remains impressive. While it felt like a meme, the playerbase has persisted. Its big updates spike its players anywhere from 140,000 to 212,000 this past December. Palworld has also engendered a lot of sympathy over the last year or so as they have been relentlessly targeted by lawsuits from Nintendo. Back at launch, there was an idea that Nintendo may sue for similar character designs, as there certainly were some similarities. But what's ended up happening is that Nintendo has made a bunch of game mechanic claims that have actually forced Palworld to remove aspects of its gameplay, everything from gliding on Pals to summoning them with balls. These are things Nintendo apparently exclusively owns, and in order to avoid protracted legal fights with the gaming giant, Palworld has to keep bending the knee and changing the game in awkward ways. Nintendo has not come out of this with the public on its side, with accusations that it's being a patent troll with these kinds of somewhat generic mechanics somehow in its pocket. Palworld Admittedly, I have not kept up with Palworld for a while now, but closer to launch, I easily sunk a few hundred hours into it, and I understood the appeal. In many ways, it felt like the kind of Pokémon game that Nintendo should have made half a decade ago, but never did. And still hasn't. Palworld's appeal is that it can operate as a survival game, a gotta-catch-em-all adventure, or in some ways, it's even a bit Breath of the Wild. And it not being 'live' means you're never really all that far behind and can jump back in whenever. And it's very clear that some people never left. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, Bluesky and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy
Newsweek
03-06-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
Surgent Studios Announces New Horror Game with Palworld Publisher
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Surgent Studios and Pocketpair Publishing have announced the former's brand-new game, a psychological horror game called Dead Take. Dead Take is a psychological horror game where you play as an actor exploring a dark, spooky mansion, solving puzzles and splicing together video clips to get to the heart of the mansion to find and save your friend. It's said to be a single-player game "shaped by real experiences in the entertainment industry," with players able to "[discover] the monstrous cost of creation for yourself." Key artwork for Dead Take showing a dimly lit man staring at the Dead Take logo in a cinema. Key artwork for Dead Take showing a dimly lit man staring at the Dead Take logo in a cinema. Surgent Studios/Pocketpair Publishing Here's how Surgent Studios describes the game: In Dead Take, you play as an actor who becomes uneasy when your friend won't answer the phone. Delve into the gilded rot of the entertainment industry and show up at the last place he was before he went quiet: a dark, opulent mansion. Haunted by mysterious humanlike figures, you advance into the house by solving object-based puzzles and splicing together the video clips you find along the way. Oddly quiet for the site of a glamorous party just hours before, the house is now populated by the figures that seem to turn up where you least expect them. As you advance toward the heart of the mansion, the fate of your friend rests in your hands. Will you find him and uncover the truth about what happened last night? The game marks the second release for Surgent Studios, the game development and multimedia studio founded and operated by actor Abubakar Salim, best known for his roles in games like Assassin's Creed Origins, and in television shows like Jamestown, Raised by Wolves, and House of the Dragon. It comes after the studio's previous game, Tales of Kenzera: Zau, failed to see commercial success despite its critical acclaim, with the studio suffering a wave of layoffs shortly after the game's release. "We're being secretive for a reason," Salim said in a press release. "The subject matter of this game is delicate, and it hits close to home. When it comes out, and it won't be long until it does, I want players to think, 'I can't believe they actually did this.'" Dead Take is being published by Pocketpair Publishing, the fairly recently established publishing arm of Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld, which surpassed 32 million players earlier this year. It comes as Pocketpair is embroiled in a legal battle with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, with the Pokémon publisher alleging Pocketpair infringed on many of its gameplay patents. No release date or console platforms have been announced for Dead Take, but the game is currently available to wishlist on Steam, with its release date said to be "coming soon."
