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Nintendo is suing the maker of Palworld for infringing 'multiple' patents


Nintendo is taking legal action against Palworld developer Pocketpair

Described as Pokémon with guns, Palworld was widely accused of copying the designs of Nintendo’s famous pocket monsters when it launched in January of this year. The company has a strong track record of winning its claims and isn’t afraid to set punishing precedents that some gamers find unfair or unwarranted. The suit alleged Epic had copied ideas from PUBG, notably its ‘Battle Royale’ structure where 100 players descend on an island and fight until only one remains.

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Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are suing Palworld creator Pocketpair