Earlier this week, the list of nominees for The Game Awards was announced, and Palworld fans were disappointed to see the game was not mentioned.
This annual event often stirs up opinions on what games get recognized and which don’t, sparking debates even though the show fundamentally serves as an elaborate advertisement. This year’s notable absence was Palworld, the intriguing Pokemon-with-guns game that pleasantly surprised many with its success after its January release. However, popularity alone doesn’t guarantee accolades. Palworld didn’t receive any nominations, not even for categories like Best Ongoing Game, leading some fans to cry foul.
So, what does the Palworld team think about this? According to a sharp observation by PC Gamer, John Buckley, the game’s community manager, doesn’t feel it was unfairly excluded. On Twitter, Buckley remarked, “No, I don’t think Palworld was snubbed. Twitter has become such a banterless place. Stop being so over dramatic gamers. Not everything is a conspiracy.” Buckley’s right about the drama on Twitter, although that one tweet is unlikely to change the platform or gamer attitudes quickly. He did, however, voice one strong opinion: “That being said…Satisfactory was 1000% snubbed, and I’ll be voicing that opinion ad nauseam at The Game Awards in person.” Go Buckley!
In the meantime, Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld, likely has more pressing issues to face. September brought a major development when Nintendo filed a lawsuit against them over alleged patent infringement, an unexpected twist for many of us watching this unfold. Recently, Pocketpair provided an update, detailing the patents in question and affirming their commitment to defending their position through upcoming legal battles.
