94 Nintendo and The Pokémon Company join to sue Pocketpair (developers of Palworld) in Tokyo for patent infringement (www.nintendo.co.jp) posted 67 days ago by redman012 67 days ago by redman012 +95 / -1 News Release : Sep. 19, 2024 "Filing Lawsuit for Infringement of Patent Rights against Pocketpair, Inc." Press release of Nintendo Co., Ltd. 52 comments share 52 comments share save hide report block hide replies
On what basis? That release doesn't say anything.
Assuming that Palworld didn't infringe anything, here's hoping they made enough money during early access to properly defend themselves.
I think I saw someone mention mechanics such as ball capturing or something. I haven't played palworld so idk if thats accurate.
That could be. Palworld has a similar mechanic, even the 2 step shake before capture confirmation.
2 step shake can be argued as 3rd times the charm rule. Do thing twice then it works the 3rd time, unpatentable as its in most video games, typically for boss fights.