Yo gamers! Buckle up for some juicy drama in the gaming world! Legendary dev Yoshiki Okamoto, known for classics like Street Fighter 2 and Devil May Cry, is stirring up trouble by calling out the new game Palworld. He’s not just throwing shade for fun; he’s got serious concerns, especially with Nintendo’s ongoing legal battle against the game for alleged patent infringement.

In a recent YouTube rant that racked up over 22,000 views in just three days, Okamoto was pretty clear: “Palworld is currently a game that’s being sued, so it’s unacceptable.” He’s worried about the implications of this game’s features and whether they could set a precedent for more questionable game designs in the future. Can you imagine? A world where every creative boundary gets pushed just so developers can cash in on innovations that others made first?

Okamoto, who has been in the gaming industry for like four decades, made a name for himself by pushing creative boundaries while respecting others’ rights. People have criticized his stance, saying that just because a lawsuit exists doesn’t mean the game’s inherently bad or that it’s guilty. Some fans even pointed out that many of his own games borrowed elements from others, which makes the whole thing a bit ironic.

What’s the drama about, you ask? Well, Palworld allows players to catch funky creatures in a world that kinda looks like a mash-up of your favorite Pokémon games mixed with Minecraft vibes. However, some features have raised eyebrows, notably the ability to ride creatures. After the lawsuit, Pocketpair—Palworld’s developer—quickly ditched the riding mechanic for a glider option instead. But don’t mistake this for an admission of guilt; it’s more like damage control as the case continues in a Japanese court.

Now, this case has dragged on since last year and is still nowhere near a resolution. Nintendo has even amended its patent claims, slowing everything down. So if you’re looking forward to playing Palworld, it might be a while before everything gets sorted out—like, it could be mid-2026 before we really know what’s up!

As more players dive into Palworld—the game promises some fun monster-catching mayhem—how do you feel about Okamoto’s warning? Are you on Team Palworld, or have you got some concerns about the legal side of things? We’re all ears!