Palworld developer reveals details of Nintendo and Pokemon lawsuit over game mechanics

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Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld, has provided new details about the lawsuit filed by Nintendo and The Pokemon Company. The companies claim that Palworld infringes on three of their patents related to game mechanics. Nintendo and The Pokemon Company are seeking 5 million Yen, about $65,000, plus additional late payment damages. This amount is relatively low compared to typical patent infringement cases. The lawsuit could force Pocketpair to modify Palworld if they settle. The company plans to continue its legal defense, but the outcome remains uncertain.


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