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Published on
December 3, 2024
Light of Motiram, a Horizon Zero Dawn-esque survival game featuring robot creatures, is launching on PS5, despite its similarities to Guerrilla Games' franchise. It will also be a free-to-play title on PC and mobile (Android/iOS).
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Published on
November 29, 2024
Garry's Mod, a PC sandbox toolset leveraging Valve's Source Engine, has sold over 25 million copies on Steam, exceeding its creator's initial expectations. Its success spawned popular game modes like Prop Hunt and influenced other sandbox games.
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Published on
November 29, 2024
Tencent's upcoming game, Light of Motiram, a mechanimal survival crafting game, bears striking resemblance to Horizon Zero Dawn, sparking controversy. Set for a 2025 release on PC and consoles, it blends survival elements with Horizon's aesthetic, prompting comparisons to Ark: Survival Evolved.
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Published on
November 28, 2024
Palworld's December update introduces a massive new island six times larger than Sakurajima, adding new Pals and content to this already feature-rich creature capture survival game; a Terraria crossover is also planned for 2025.
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Published on
November 19, 2024
An 8-year-old GTA 5 Pokemon mod might help Palworld defend against Nintendo's patent infringement lawsuit, potentially invalidating a key patent related to creature capture mechanics. The lawsuit, involving three patents, continues despite Palworld's PS5 chart success in Japan.
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Published on
November 15, 2024
Atomfall, a Fallout-esque survival action game set in post-nuclear Britain, releases March 27, 2025, amidst a crowded February/March release window including Civilization 7, Assassin's Creed Shadows, and more, forcing players to prioritize purchases and playtime.
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Published on
November 11, 2024
Despite a legal battle with Nintendo and The Pokemon Company, Palworld had a phenomenal first month on PS5, topping download charts in Japan and reaching the top 10 in the US and Canada, showcasing its popularity despite the ongoing controversy.
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Published on
October 21, 2024
Miraibo Go, a new mobile game, has sparked controversy for its striking resemblance to Palworld, a game currently facing legal action from Nintendo for its Pokemon-like elements. Players and critics have pointed out the similarities in gameplay, monster designs, and even the combat mechanics, leading to accusations of blatant copying.
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Published on
October 18, 2024
Tinkerlands, a new indie survival game, blends elements of Terraria and Core Keeper, offering a captivating sandbox experience with base-building, exploration, RPG elements, and co-op gameplay, making it a must-try demo during Steam Next Fest.
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Published on
October 15, 2024
Jagex announces a new survival game set in the RuneScape universe, developed using Unreal Engine 5 and seeking playtesters for its closed alpha. The game is shrouded in mystery with limited details available.
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October 8, 2024
Valheim's 'The Bog Witch' update introduces new cooking and farming mechanics, a swamp vendor, and new building pieces, making the survival game feel more like Stardew Valley with added RPG elements.
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Published on
September 23, 2024
Frostpunk 2, the city-builder sequel, has recouped its development and marketing costs after selling over 350,000 copies in just three days, demonstrating strong player interest in the niche genre and ensuring future profit for developer 11-bit Studios.
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Published on
September 22, 2024
Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair, alleging patent infringement related to mechanics similar to Pokémon. Legal experts debate the likelihood of success, potential outcomes, and Nintendo's motivation behind the suit, with some arguing it's a move to deter future competition.
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Published on
September 19, 2024
Industry analyst Serkan Toto believes Nintendo is likely to win its lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair, citing Nintendo's strong legal team and track record of success in similar lawsuits, and predicts a hefty payout for Nintendo, potentially reaching hundreds of millions of dollars.
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Published on
September 19, 2024
Palworld developer Pocketpair has released a fix for a bug causing Pals to stop moving and working on Xbox, with a Steam fix in progress. This comes amid a legal battle with Nintendo over patent infringement, adding another layer of complexity to the already chaotic situation.
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Published on
September 14, 2024
Former BioWare general manager Arryn Flynn praises Baldur's Gate 3's early access approach, highlighting its contrast to BioWare's storytelling-focused development, which he finds restrictive. He believes this difference is a key reason why he wouldn't return to the Dragon Age and Mass Effect studio.
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Published on
September 11, 2024
Nightingale, a survival game developed by former Dragon Age and Mass Effect veteran Arryn Flynn, is set to receive a major update, inspired by successful rivals like Palworld and Enshrouded, which addressed player concerns about the game's limited building and automation systems.
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Published on
September 7, 2024
Leaked screenshots of Blizzard's cancelled survival game 'Odyssey' reveal a crafting, resource-management focused experience with hints of fairytale and folklore influences, showcasing multiplayer elements and a larger story focus. The game was cancelled due to rocky development and internal strife related to Activision Blizzard's scandals.
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Published on
September 1, 2024
Palworld's community manager John Buckley, inspired by his own game's success, wants to help indie developers after seeing the challenges they face at Gamescom, emphasizing the importance of indie games and their potential to create unique experiences.
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Published on
August 8, 2024
Palworld's community manager emphasizes that peak player counts should not be a source of concern for games like Palworld or Helldivers 2, as long as they continue to offer enjoyable experiences to their dedicated player bases.
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Published on
August 5, 2024
Palworld has been a major success, with sales in the tens of billions of yen. However, the developer Pocketpair is not interested in using these profits to create a AAA game, and instead wants to focus on smaller-scale indie games.
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Published on
August 2, 2024
Slavic Magic, developer of Manor Lords, advises players to enjoy other games rather than expecting infinite content from a single title, advocating against the notion of a 'dead game' and promoting the idea of finite, memorable experiences.
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August 1, 2024
The highly anticipated Ark 2 will not have a playable demo at Gamescom as previously announced due to an error in the initial announcement from Xbox.
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Published on
July 29, 2024
Pax Dei, an early access survival MMO, faces mixed reviews on Steam due to missing core MMO features, leaving it feeling more like a survival game. Despite this, it draws inspiration from Valheim's successful survival model and shows promise for future updates.
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Published on
July 25, 2024
Palworld's community manager denies AI usage and potential legal action, stating 'Real life isn't Twitter' amid lingering allegations and The Pokemon Company's statement.
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Published on
July 17, 2024
No Man's Sky's creator Sean Murray teases the upcoming Light No Fire game as 'crazy ambitious' while continuing to support No Man's Sky with major updates including No Man's Sky Worlds, showcasing the studio's momentum and dedication to their projects.
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Published on
July 12, 2024
Starry Studio announces that purchased cosmetics in Once Human will be accessible across all characters on an account and refunds will be issued for duplicate purchases.
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Published on
July 10, 2024
A former World of Warcraft developer defends Once Human's controversial Terms of Service, explaining that it's not as invasive as players fear.
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Published on
July 10, 2024
Sony Music and subsidiary Aniplex have partnered with Palworld developer Pocketpair to expand the survival game into a larger franchise, aiming to develop merchandise, video and music works, and further game development.
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