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Gaming News #39

15 September 2026

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Aniimo Goes Live Tonight as a Free-to-Play Creature Catcher Where You Become the Monster

Pawprint Studio's Aniimo launches at 7 PM PT on September 15 (noon September 16 AEST) on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with iOS and Android following September 23. It is a creature-capture game in the Pokemon and Palworld lane with one twist: you can transform into the creatures you catch and fight as them. The game is free-to-play with optional purchases and no paid early-access window, and Game Pass members on every tier get a monthly in-game reward pack from September 16.

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Discussion Topics

  1. Transforming into the monster you caught: the hook Pokemon never gave you, or a gimmick?
  2. Free-to-play creature collectors: can one launch without pay-to-win pulls?
  3. Is Aniimo the game that finally makes Palworld feel dated?
  4. Would you actually play a creature catcher on console, or is this a phone game with extra steps?