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An internal The Pokemon Company document, surfaced via the Game Freak Teraleak, discusses three price patterns for Pokemon games—potential price increases and incentives to buy both versions—along with historical dual-version purchase rates (Sun/Moon 41%, Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon 50%, Let’s Go Pikachu/Eevee 23%), domestic vs. overseas pricing considerations, royalties, and ambitious sales targets tied to bundle purchases.
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have narrowed their Palworld lawsuit to older versions only, excluding current and recent builds after Pocketpair’s changes; the dispute now centers on gameplay mechanics rather than character designs, with an injunction unlikely and potential damages around 5 million yen (~$30k). Evidence is scheduled for Oct 1, 2026, with a court decision expected by Nov 9. The developers have floated a Switch 2 version if Palworld is sufficiently beefy, and Nintendo recently had a related patent denial for poke-ball–style capture mechanics on touchscreen devices.
The Pokemon Company posted its best year ever: net sales of 531 billion yen (+29% YoY), operating profit of 144 billion yen (+43%), and net profit of 120 billion yen (+70%). Pokemon Legends: Z-A has sold about 13 million copies, with the Pokemon Trading Card Game continuing as a major driver of revenue. A new title, Winds and Waves, is planned for 2027 but is unlikely to affect the next fiscal-year results.
The Pokemon Company has surprised fans by releasing the first official Shiny hunting guide for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, offering tips and tricks, including sandwich recipes using Sparkling Power. While some fans were excited, others expressed concerns about potential spoilers and the impact on replay value. The guide's release coincides with reports of increased Shiny Pokemon encounters following the game's DLC launch, marking a significant shift in the company's approach and providing trainers with new strategies for the hunt.
The former legal chief of the Pokémon Company expressed gratitude to the media for bringing attention to fan projects, which often led to potential takedowns. He explained the process of prioritizing such projects and emphasized the reluctance to take legal action against fans. His role also involved various responsibilities beyond legal matters, and he shared insights into the company's approach to handling intellectual property issues.
The Pokémon Day Presents showcase will stream on February 27 at 9 a.m. Eastern Time/6 a.m. Pacific Time on the official Pokémon YouTube channel, with expectations for announcements regarding new Pokémon games, including rumors of a possible Pokémon Black and White remake. Updates on live-service games like Pokémon Unite and Pokémon Go, as well as the trading card game and new anime set to premiere on Netflix, are also anticipated.
The future of monster-catching game Palworld is uncertain after the Nintendo president confirmed that "actions will be taken" to address potential infringement of intellectual property rights by the game. The Pokémon Company, known for protecting its brand, has been investigating reports of stolen content in Palworld. Fans are concerned about the game's future and whether it will survive without significant changes to its gameplay.
The Pokémon Company has altered its plans for distributing the sought-after Van Gogh Pikachu card to combat scalping, reducing the number of cards given to local stores by 90% and opting to distribute most through larger chain stores in Amsterdam. The card will be available to those who spend €29.99, but concerns remain about scalpers obtaining and reselling them. The move comes after previous chaos during a distribution event at the Van Gogh Museum, where scalpers swarmed the store and sold the free giveaway for high prices online.
In Japan, celebrities are being advised by a major talent agency not to mention the popular game Palworld to avoid damaging relations with The Pokémon Company and potentially spoiling any future collaborations, despite the game's massive success on Game Pass, PC, and Twitch.
Palworld developer Pocketpair has acknowledged reports of cheating on official servers and is working on a patch to address the issue, while also apologizing to affected players. The game's similarity to Pokémon has led to an investigation by the Pokémon Company regarding potential intellectual property rights infringement. Despite these challenges, Palworld has seen significant success, with over two million concurrent players on Steam.
The Pokémon Company has announced that it will "investigate and take appropriate measures" in response to potential intellectual property infringement by the monster-catching survival game Palworld, which has gained massive popularity on Steam. The game has faced accusations of using designs inspired by Pokémon, prompting the Pokémon Company to address the issue and potentially take legal action. Reports also indicate that legal action has been taken against modders who have attempted to include actual Pokémon creatures in the game.
Palworld's success is marred by cheating issues, with Pocket Pair acknowledging difficulties in preventing all cheating immediately. The game also faces server problems and potential copyright infringement investigations by The Pokémon Company. Despite these challenges, Palworld continues to achieve significant success and plans to introduce new content, including new Pals, PvP, raid bosses, and more.
The Pokémon Company has responded to allegations of copyright infringement by Palworld, a game with monster-catching elements similar to Pokémon, by stating that they have not granted permission for the use of Pokémon intellectual property or assets in the game and intend to investigate and take appropriate measures to address any infringement. While some have accused Palworld of plagiarizing Pokémon, lawyers suggest that Nintendo and the Pokémon Company may struggle to win a court case due to distinguishable monster designs and gameplay differences. The statement is seen as a reassurance to stakeholders, but the situation may prompt further action from Nintendo in the future.
The Pokémon Company has issued a statement regarding Palworld, a survival game that has faced allegations of plagiarism and IP theft due to its familiar creature designs. The company stated that it will investigate and take appropriate measures to address any acts that infringe on intellectual property rights related to Pokémon. While Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld, claims to have taken appropriate measures to avoid copyright issues, comparisons between the games have sparked controversy, with some suggesting that Palworld may fall under Parody Law. The online communities of both games have been in a frenzy, with accusations of plagiarism and a DMCA issued against a mod that put Pokémon in the game.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC will receive an epilogue in January, following the release of two previous DLCs. The epilogue will introduce a new adventure in the "Land of Kitakami" and requires completion of certain postgame events and the main stories of the previous DLCs. A trailer teases the addition of a new Pokémon.