Pickmon Rebrands to Pickmos Amid Similarities to Pokemon
- PocketGame rebranded its game from Pickmon to Pickmos
- The name change aims to better reflect brand identity
- Creatures are still called Pickmon, raising potential legal issues
Game developer PocketGame has officially rebranded its title from Pickmon to Pickmos in an effort to better align with its intended brand identity. This shift involves a mere consonant swap, though the game continues to share a striking resemblance with Pokemon and other similar titles.
In a recent social media post, the studio emphasized its commitment to creating a unique ecological world, with the new name representing a "complete ecosystem" and reflecting a greater sense of adventure. Notably, however, the creatures remain called Pickmon, which could potentially attract legal scrutiny from Nintendo.
While collecting and battling creatures isn't exclusive to Pokemon, the aesthetic similarities are undeniable, drawing allegations from fan artists about the use of unoriginal designs.