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Shadow of Mordor's innovative Nemesis system is locked behind a patent until 2036


One of the best game mechanics in recent memory, the Nemesis system from Shadow of Mordor, is locked behind a patent until 2036. It was going to be used in a new Wonder Woman game, but that was cancelled.

These antagonists, typically orcs in the LOTR games, would use these humiliating memories to fuel their thirst for revenge as they rose through the ranks. It was the best part of those two titles and Monolith had planned on bringing back the mechanic for a now-cancelled Wonder Woman game. WB will still focus some resources on game development, but the company’s efforts will be primarily spent on four franchises.

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