I remember when people were out for Palworld's devs' blood when it came out. I remember people rejoicing when nintendo finally filed for a lawsuit. I don't get these people tbh
The majority of AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA games are founded almost entirely on their technological innovation, so why in the world wouldn't patents, which protect technological innovations, apply to games
Because the patents in question are super generic in nature.
I believe one of them had to do with throwing stuff (like pokeballs for example) which is incredibly generic and most likely used in other monster catching games in addition to Palworld.
It’s also notable that some of these patents were not even applied for until AFTER Palworld existed.
Ok, so Tetris now gets dibs on the patent for MIDI songs and shapes, fuck Mega Man and fuck Super Mario.
Hey I just patented a new game mechanic, is called Quick Time Events! And no,
you can’t use them in your games because it is my innovation.
Hello, I just patented game progression in terms of XP or Experience Points, is mine to use alone.
Games are built on the innovations of prior installments.
If you don’t think patent trolling is bad for innovation check how they have to dismantle AT$T decades ago. Pretty sure cellphones and modems would’ve been invented.
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u/Avnesya 1d ago edited 1d ago
Is there actually "people" unironically defending em at this point?
Legit asking
edit : typo