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The gaming sphere is currently abuzz with a significant legal confrontation as Pocket Pair, the creative force behind the popular title Palworld, finds itself embroiled in a lawsuit initiated by industry giant Nintendo. At the heart of this dispute lies Nintendo's intellectual property, specifically patents pertaining to character capture mechanics. Pocket Pair, however, is mounting a robust defense, arguing that these very mechanics are rooted in what is legally termed "prior art." The Foundation of the Defense: Unpacking the Prior Art Argument The concept of "prior art" is a fundamental pillar of patent law. For an invention to be granted patent protection, it must demonstrate novelty and non-obviousness. Novelty implies that the invention must be genuinely new and not previously disclosed to the public in any form. Non-obviousness means that the invention should not be a logical or easily predictable step for someone skilled in the relevant field, given the e...

  The winds of the Wild West might be blowing in a new direction, with whispers circulating that Rockstar Games' critically acclaimed epic, Red Dead Redemption 2 , could be saddling up for a release on the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. Adding fuel to the fire, these rumors also suggest a long-awaited next-gen patch for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles is in the works. Could 2025 be the year Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang find a new lease on life across multiple platforms? For years, fans have clamored for a true next-gen upgrade for Red Dead Redemption 2 , which, despite its stunning visuals and immersive world, has remained locked at 30 frames per second on current-generation consoles. While the game still holds up remarkably well, the prospect of experiencing the vast open world with enhanced performance and visual fidelity has been a persistent desire for many. Now, according to reports from multiple sources, including GameReactor and Nintendúo ,...