Poki Developer's Response to Nintendo's Palworld Lawsuit
Poki Developer's Response to Lawsuit
Poki developer Pocketpair has responded to the recent lawsuit filed by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company regarding its game Palworld. They claim, “At this moment, we are unaware of the specific patents we are accused of infringing upon, and we have not been notified of such details,” in a statement issued early this morning.
Details of the Lawsuit
Nintendo's press release indicates that the lawsuit pertains to multiple undisclosed patents allegedly violated by Pocketpair. So far, the specifics remain unclear, both for the developer and the public. Since its launch in January, Palworld has quickly gained popularity, selling over 10 million copies and breaking Steam’s concurrent player records shortly after release.
- Palworld features companion monsters players can catch and battle.
- Many players have noted striking resemblances between Palworld's pals and Pokémon.
- Nintendo's legal actions highlight their strong approach in protecting their brand.
Following the release of Palworld, Nintendo has been vigilant, as demonstrated when they ordered a programmer to take down a mod that introduced Pokémon characters into the game. The company acknowledged the existence of Palworld, indicating that they would take appropriate measures to address potential infringements on their intellectual property rights related to Pokémon.
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