Palworld To Face Nintendo's Wrath In Court

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Maybe the fall of Concord was a sign of what was to come. Has the market changed, and do the fans simply want refurbished versions of what they already know and love? COD is doing well with Black Ops 6, Battlefield fans like the old games better than the newest release, and Helldivers 2 is suddenly finding more success. Continue reading to find out what’s going on in the world of gaming.

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Nintendo sues Palworld eight months after release

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Pokémon spends more time suing others for using their characters than they do developing a new game for fans to enjoy. Days after Nintendo won a $15 million lawsuit against Pocket Monsters Reissue for copyright infringement, they’re now suing Palworld developer Pocketpair.

Palworld devs have just received the papers for the lengthy lawsuit they are now embroiled in with the gaming supergiant. The fastest growing Steam game in early 2024 is being accused of patent infringement and could be in court shortly.

Did they just wait until Palworld could afford to pay them?→

New Beta Boosts COD Black Ops 6 Sales 

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I haven’t played CoD Black Ops 6 yet, but boy, does this one look like it will give competitors a run for their money. COD still reigns supreme, making its beta the top game on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S while breaking the franchise record for most popular beta period ever. 

It’s been 21 years since the first release of the franchise and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. The beta release has many salivating, but there is still some time before its full release on October 25.

Was the COD BO6 Beta Really That Good?→

New Reviews Gives Helldivers 2 a New Lease on Life

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It’s been a rough month for Arrowhead developers following a series of bad Helldivers 2 reviews, but all that is starting to look up for the creators. The September 17 update turned it all around for the game with some reviewers begging others to come back and give the game a second chance. Buffs have been implemented and changes have been made to weapons following a series of complaints and terrible reviews.

Over 3,000 Positive Reviews?! →

A new Battlefield is coming, but fans want to stay away from preorders

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Fool us twice, shame on us. That’s the mindset Battlefield fans have when it comes to the latest sneak peek we’ve all been offered of the new, unnamed Battlefield game. Its graphics were teased recently, and the fans are a little apprehensive, with many reminding each other of previous failures in an attempt to avoid a hype train. Many feel that the last release scammed them of their money, so fans are starting a “no preorders” movement on X (formerly Twitter.)

Well, You Can’t Preorder It Yet Anyway →

Starfield Beta Update brings a major upgrade 

When it comes to Starfield, customer service is their definite strong suit. Fans of the game were a bit peeved off when they realized there was a strange mod cap in the game, but the issue has since been resolved! Due to a limit on indexes, many gamers found that their mod limits were maxed out very quickly as many involved an extensive amount of indexes.

There’s More To This Starfield Update →

Reviews of the Week

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Follow the charming and curious story of a character who goes by the name of Jot in Plucky Squire. Navigate your way through the world from the eyes of a children’s storybook character. This game is delightful and fun and definitely one for all ages. Your desire for adventure will be satisfied with this game. Other reviews worth checking out are: 

  • Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster (9/10) - “makes the game look gorgeous, all while retaining the style and aesthetic of the original.”

  • UFO 50 (9/10) - “it’s largely a delight to play.”

  • Years Rising (8/10) - “it didn’t stand out enough to be truly memorable. ”

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The fall of Palworld is possible and will set the tone for any monster collecting games. Whether you agree or not, the judges will decide and scare off or empower anyone thinking of following in Palworld’s footsteps. For more lawsuit and update news, check in here next week.

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