"The Pokémon Company Investigates Controversial 'Palworld' Video Game"

The Pokémon Company is investigating the game Palworld, which features creatures resembling Pokémon using guns and engaging in darker activities, for potential infringement on its intellectual property. Despite the developer's claims that the game is more similar to other titles, the company has stated that it has not granted permission for the use of Pokémon assets in the game and will take appropriate measures if necessary. The statement suggests that the situation could change pending the results of the investigation.