New title sparks buzz and backlash


The viral new game Palworld, referred to by fans as “Pokemon with guns”, is attracting millions of players. It’s also got fans of Japan’s legendary pocket monster franchise outraged over perceived similarities.

Japanese developer Pocketpair sold five million copies of Palworld in three days, the company announced on X.

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