Pickmos' name change fails to quell controversy over copied designs

Developer PocketGame has changed the name of its upcoming Pokémon-like game from Pickmon to Pickmos, in an attempt to distance itself from widespread accusations of copying character designs from Nintendo's beloved franchise.

Pickmos: same designs, different name

Despite the name change, the game's concept art remains strikingly similar to Pokémon creatures, with some designs eerily mirroring fan-created 'fakemon' concepts. The official Pickmos Twitter account has begun responding to criticism with a boilerplate statement, essentially arguing that it has a legal right to use these designs without crediting the original creators.

The backlash to Pickmos has been intense, with many fans calling for Nintendo to take legal action against the game's developer.