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Yahoo
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Palworld dev and Pocketpair publishing manager says "big things" have happened that he can't talk about for "at least a year or 2," and keeping the secret is "gonna kill me"
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Something mysterious is going on behind the scenes at Palworld studio Pocketpair, as one dev (and the company's publishing director) teases "something very exciting" that he's not able to talk about for "at least a year or two." John "Bucky" Buckley has taken to Twitter today preparing fans for what sounds like a big announcement… and also one that we're almost certainly going to be waiting quite some time for. "Something very exciting happened and I literally won't be able to talk about it for like…at least a year or two," he writes. "But you guys are going to be super excited about it!" In some follow-up replies, he says "big things" have happened, but reiterates that he's "going to have to hold all this crazy news inside," and "it's gonna kill me." He adds: "I'm going to be gnawing my legs off trying not to spill the beans." The extra mysterious part of all this is that Bucky really could be teasing any number of things. Earlier this year, Pocketpair Publishing was launched with the goal of providing "comprehensive support for game development through funding and publishing for indie developers and studios." Since then, it's published Surgent Studios' new horror game, Dead Take, revealed it's publishing Truckful, and just this week, Bucky stated that "a VERY exciting game" has just been signed, with "quite a few others in the wings," too. Given that Bucky has brought this extra secret stuff up in a separate post, it doesn't seem like he's talking about that recently signed game, though. Of course, there's also a chance that Pocketpair itself is developing something – Palworld has been wildly successful, so maybe a sequel could be on the cards? Or, maybe Bucky is secretly hyping fans up for the Palworld – More Than Just Pals dating sim, which, believe it or not, is actually a thing with a real Steam store page. Palworld has a gigantic new Terraria collab because creator Redigit got a Hail Mary DM from Pocketpair: "Let this be a lesson to always shoot your shot."
Geek Girl Authority
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
F2P Friday: TOKO AND KRAFT: ARTIFICERS
Welcome to this week's installment of F2P Friday, where we highlight our favorite Free-2-Play games. New video games hit the market daily from indie developers, and sometimes, hidden gems fall through the cracks. This is where we dig for you and feature a new F2P game we know you will enjoy every week. Today, we step up to the crafting table of TOKO & KRAFT: ARTIFICERS to create solutions. RELATED: Check out our F2P Friday archives TOKO & KRAFT: ARTIFICERS Congratulations, newly graduated artificer, and welcome to the village. You'll serve a small group of characters connected to some very big mysteries. As an artificer, you'll combine elements alongside your (usually) trusty assistant, Kraft, to create new items and meet your zany customers' needs. The Basics Let's get down to the basics of TOKO & KRAFT: ARTIFICERS by Pure Jam Games, an item combination puzzle crafter game with drag-and-drop mechanics. The screen of the game is in a vertical setting, so you can play it on a mobile device or on a PC. If you are playing on the PC, I recommend adjusting the magnification on your screen, as the text below some of the ideas can be very small. RELATED: July's Most Anticipated Video Games Each customer will come in requesting a specific item that needs to be crafted using the base elements provided. There is a great tutorial introducing the puzzle elements, but the difficulty ramps up quickly and requires some out-of-the-box thinking. Combining different elements can sometimes result in the same item being created, so checking the encyclopedia for discovered recipes can save strikes. The faster and more accurate your solutions are, the more stars you are awarded. The puzzle solutions are intermediate level and may require several attempts. Why Should I Play? Why should you play TOKO & KRAFT: ARTIFICERS ? This hilarious, unique puzzle crafter is well worth the time. Depending on how quickly you solve the puzzles, each chapter takes 15-20 minutes to play through. I found keeping a note of the combinations was easier than navigating the book between levels. If you need to take a break, there is a save function to keep your progress. RELATED: 15 Co-Op Games Announced in June 2025 This is a well-rounded game full of interesting characters with amazing comedic timing. I love the over-the-top anime-style villains and the rotating character portraits. The characters from this installment are in another game, Kraft & Slash , and I hope there will be a continuation of the story with a possible shop mechanic and upgrade system. If you are ready to create solutions for the town, you can play TOKO & KRAFT: ARTIFICERS for free on PC or mobile in a web browser by visiting here. F2P Friday: STRANGE ANTIQUITIES
