Drooid Logo
Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

New Game Sparks Legal Battle: Nintendo vs. Pickmon

3/9/2026

30 3 Full Breakdown

1 of 1

Story summary
  • Pocketpair's Palworld faces a legal dispute with Nintendo over alleged IP theft.
  • A new game called Pickmon has emerged.
  • Critics describe Pickmon as a blatant copy, noting it draws heavily from Pokémon and Palworld.
  • The game claims to avoid legal issues by using cards instead of orbs to capture creatures.
  • The situation remains fluid, with potential legal actions from Nintendo still uncertain.