In This StoryNTDOYIf you missed it, on September 18, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company announced they are filing a lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair. After months of controversy surrounding the game colloquially known as “Pokémon with guns” and a statement made back in January by the Pokémon Company indicating that it intended to “investigate” the game, it’ss finally taking legal action. Much like when Palworld first came out with its near-identical monsters recontextualized with survival mechanics, an edgier tone, and, yes, firearms, the internet is divided on the matter.Suggested ReadingThe Guy Behind Dead Rising's Iconic Prisoner Song Still Isn't Sure Why Capcom Picked ItZelda-Inspired Plucky Squire Shows What Happens When A Game Doesn't Trust Its PlayersConcord Director Steps Down As Studio Behind Historic PlayStation Flop Waits For Sony's DecisionThe Week In Games: Pocket Monsters And Simulated Goats

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