This is about patents, not about copyrights, for anyone confused. It’s not because some of the characters look like existing pokemon, it’s likely about game mechanics that Nintendo holds patents on.
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are suing the Palworld developers for "infringement of patent rights"
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moody@lemmings.world 1 week ago
Mango@lemmy.world 1 week ago
But why
pyre@lemmy.world 1 week ago
Nintendo is one of the most litigious video game companies ever. I cannot believe it took them more than 48 hours, let alone this long.
Mango@lemmy.world 1 week ago
Sure sure, I know Nintendo obviously doesn’t like them, but they gotta give a reason that matters.
Hominine@lemmy.world 1 week ago
More reasons to not give AAA corporations my money? Cool, cool.
ryannathans@aussie.zone 1 week ago
Took long enough
ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world 1 week ago
Star Wars might as well get in on the suit.