Palworld’s Community Manager Urges Gamers to Tone Down Dramatics Over Game Awards Snub Claims

Earlier this week, the list of nominees for The Game Awards was unveiled, and the absence of Palworld has left some fans feeling a bit miffed. Despite the annual discussions around who made the cut and who didn’t, many believe that award shows like this are ultimately just elaborate marketing campaigns. Still, the omission of Palworld—a game likened to Pokémon but with a twist of firearms—has caught the attention of the gaming community. Since its release in January, it has exceeded expectations in popularity, even though popularity doesn’t always equate to award recognition. With no nominations, even in categories like Best Ongoing Game, its dedicated fans feel it was unfairly overlooked.

Now, does the community manager of Palworld agree with these disgruntled fans? Not quite. Spotted by PC Gamer, John Buckley, the community manager, took to Twitter to address the chatter: “No, I don’t think Palworld was snubbed,” he tweeted. “Twitter has become such a banterless place. Stop being so overdramatic, gamers. Not everything is a conspiracy.” Buckley’s comment gives a nod to the often exaggerated reactions on social media, though it’s fair to say a single tweet isn’t likely to change that dynamic. Still, he couldn’t resist putting in his two cents about a different game: “That being said…Satisfactory was 1000% snubbed and I’ll be voicing that opinion ad nauseam at The Game Awards in person,” he declared with conviction. Now that’s the spirit, Buckley!

In the midst of all this, it’s likely that the developer Pocketpair is dealing with some more pressing issues. Back in September, Nintendo filed a lawsuit against them, alleging patent infringement—definitely not the trajectory anyone anticipated. Pocketpair shared an update this month, outlining the details of the alleged patent violations and emphasizing its commitment to defending its position as the legal battle continues.