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 month ago
Mango@lemmy.world 1 month ago
But why
pyre@lemmy.world 1 month 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 month ago
Sure sure, I know Nintendo obviously doesn’t like them, but they gotta give a reason that matters.
Hominine@lemmy.world 1 month ago
More reasons to not give AAA corporations my money? Cool, cool.
ryannathans@aussie.zone 1 month ago
Took long enough
ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Star Wars might as well get in on the suit.