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Palworld Early Access tops 40 million players
Open-world survival crafting game Palworld has surpassed 40 million players ahead of its version 1.0 Source
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ComicBook.com
· Jul 10, 2026
Palworld Surges Back Up Steam Charts with Massive 1.0 Update Packed With New Pals, Mechanics, & More
Courtesy of PocketPair When it launched in early access back in 2024, Palworld felt like yet another flash-in-the-pan Pokemon competitor. Yet even amidst “Pokemon with guns” memes and Nintendo lawsuits, the game attracted a dedicated fanbase. Now, Palworld has finally left early access with its 1.0 launch on July 10th. This update is also the biggest influx of []
Rock Paper Shotgun
· Jul 9, 2026
Palworld PSA: you might want to uninstall your mods if you've not played in a while ahead of its 1.0 launch
Well, would you look at that. Palworld is launching into 1.0 tomorrow! Somehow an entire two years and then some passed to get to this point, but here we almost are, several updates and a notable lawsuit later. For some of you it might have been a while since you booted the game up, so its developer Pocketpair have a word of warning for you: be careful about those mods you've got installed. Read more
Engadget
· Jul 11, 2026
Palworld 1.0, Tiny Bookshop on mobile and other new indie games worth checking out
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IGN
· Jul 8, 2026
Palworld Hits an Incredible 40 Million Players 2.5 Years After Early Access Launch, and With 1.0 Right Around the Corner
Palworld has achieved an impressive player milestone 2.5 years after its early access launch and with the 1.0 release right around the corner.
Variety
· Jun 29, 2026
China Box Office: ‘Crossing’ Debuts at No. 1 as ‘Toy Story 5’ Places Second
Bona Film Group’s historical war epic “Crossing” captured the top spot at the mainland China box office during the June 26–28 weekend, opening with RMB79.3 million (11.7 million), according to data from Artisan Gateway. Commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Long March, the film has brought its cumulative total to 12.8 million. Directed by Xu []
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· Jun 26, 2026
Palworld 1.0 sounds massive as lead teases "27 pdf pages" of patch notes coming to Pocketpair's early access survival game
Palworld 1.0 sounds massive as lead teases "27 pdf pages" of patch notes coming to Pocketpair's early access survival game
TheGamer
· Jul 12, 2026
Palworld Is Officially Steam's Second-Most Played Game Right Now
Palworld is topping the Steam charts after two and a half years, with over 700,000 players.
BERNAMA
· Jun 28, 2026
General : Melaka KPDN Mini Carnival Generates RM1.3 Million Sales - Fuziah
MELAKA, June 28 (Bernama) -- The Melaka Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Mini Carnival, held for three days starting last Friday, has recorded RM1.3 million in sales as of yesterday, said Senator Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 3, 2026
China’s Momenta IPO oversubscribed 414 times as Hong Kong listings pack calendar
Chinese autonomous-driving start-up Momenta drew massive subscription numbers for its HK5.89 billion (US751 million) initial public offering in Hong Kong, even as it competed against five other issuers launching their IPOs at the same time. The Suzhou-based company’s bookbuilding closed on Friday. Preliminary figures showed that it attracted nearly 210,000 subscription applications, with the public offering subscribed 414 times, according to people familiar with the matter. Sponsored by China...
Fortune
· Jul 3, 2026
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· Jul 10, 2026
Palworld 1.0 sees the survival game's biggest Steam player spike since its record-breaking early access launch and 96% positive reviews: "Better than even Pokemon"
Palworld 1.0 sees the survival game's biggest Steam player spike since its record-breaking early access launch and 96% positive reviews: "Better than even Pokemon"
Seeking Alpha
· Jul 7, 2026
EWM: The Underrated Asia Play
EWM: The Underrated Asia Play
Polygon
· Jul 10, 2026
All Palworld Pals, types, and skills in the Paldeck
There are more than 100 different Pals in Palworld. We list all Pals, alongside their types and base skills, to help you fill out your Paldeck.
The korea Herald News
· Jul 10, 2026
Seventeen's 11th EP clinches Japan's million certification
Seventeen has won million certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan with its 11th EP, according to the organization on Friday. The mini album “Seventeenth Heaven” exceeded 1 million shipments as of June. It is the group's third album to achieve the feat, after its first EP in Japan, “Dream,” and its 10th EP “FML.” “We are delighted and happy to learn the amazing news,” the bandmates said through agency Pledis Entertainment, thanking fans for their support. The eight-track
NDTV
· Jul 3, 2026
Cyberpunk 2077 Surpasses 40 Million Copies Sold
Cyberpunk 2077 has now sold 40 million copies, developer CD Projekt Red has confirmed. The game has reached the sales milestone in less than six years of launch. The sales figure includes copies of...
The Japan Times
· Jul 3, 2026
Inside Japan’s $25 billion consumer market built on fan devotion
From collecting Hello Kitty goods to manga figurines, what was once considered a niche hobby has evolved into a fan-merchandising economy estimated to be worth ¥4.1 trillion.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 1, 2026
MIMF perkukuh industri pembuatan, sasar lebih 10,000 pengunjung
KUALA LUMPUR: Pameran Jentera Antarabangsa Malaysia (MIMF) ke-37 menyasarkan kehadiran lebih 10,000 pengunjung dengan penyertaan 700 hingga 800 gerai pameran, sekali gus mengukuhkan peranannya sebagai platform utama mempertemukan pemain industri tempatan dan antarabangsa. Presiden Dewan Perniagaan Usahawan Malaysia (DPUM), Datuk Seri Abu Hasan Mohd. Nor berkata, penyertaan pameran kali ini dijangka didominasi oleh syarikat tempatan, ... Read more The post MIMF perkukuh industri pembuatan, sasar lebih 10,000 pengunjung appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
DualShockers
· Jun 30, 2026
10 Best Co-Op Games of the 2020s (So Far)
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Daily News Egypt
· Jul 5, 2026
TMG Holding posts EGP 219.1bn in H1 2026 sales
Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG) announced strong sales performance in the first half (H1) of 2026, underscoring sustained demand across its diversified portfolio of integrated communities and mixed-use developments in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Oman. The Group recorded total sales of EGP 219.1bn during the period, compared to EGP 211bn in the first half of [] The post TMG Holding posts EGP 219.1bn in H1 2026 sales first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.
The Slovenia Times
· Jun 25, 2026
Ogilvy launches first-of-its-kind live Commerce Competition in Singapore to Champion the Future of Creator Commerce
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Focus Taiwan
· Jun 22, 2026
Taiwan game software revenue rises nearly 50% in 5 years: MOF
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The Eastern Herald
· Jul 13, 2026
Moana Live-Action Earns $43M Domestically as Audience and Critic Scores Diverge
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· Jun 23, 2026
Dragon Ball Z Xenoverse 3 Hands-On Preview
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· Jun 26, 2026
One of 2025’s Best RPGs Achieves a Major Milestone
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