"I Think We're In The Clear," Says Palworld Dev Playing Unlicensed Mario Game

ROUTER - Despite recent legal troubles and concerns about alleged intellectual property theft, the creator of Palworld reportedly believes the game's future is secure. "I think we're in the clear," said the studio head before choosing to play a knockoff Mario game on his mobile device.

The game has faced significant backlash following rumors that the design of one of its creatures may have been inspired by a Pokemon, and the subsequent issuance of a DMCA notice by Nintendo against a fan's Etsy store selling Palworld-related merchandise. Nevertheless, while sipping a glass of water and sitting down to check out a random, unlicensed Mario game recommended by a friend, the developer reportedly expressed confidence that no further legal action would be taken against the game or its development studio.

"Yeah, these other companies can be real sticklers, but I think we're fine with ol' Mario," he said. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to help Squashyman jump over some crates while avoiding a purple goomba that may or may not be a raisin with a hat. It's nice to have a stable, unlicensed gaming icon on our side."

At publishing time, the developer had received seventeen cease-and-desist letters from various companies for seventeen different unlicensed games.