Nintendo Drops Patent Bomb—Is Palworld in Legal Trouble?

You’ve probably seen the chaos unfolding online. Ever since Palworld exploded onto the scene, the internet has been a battlefield of opinions, with “Pokémon with guns” becoming the rallying cry. And just when you thought the drama couldn’t get any spicier, Nintendo drops a patent bomb that has everyone—and I mean everyone—freaking out.

So, what’s the big deal? Nintendo was granted a patent. “Big whoop,” you might say, “Companies do that all the time.” But this isn’t just any patent. This one covers a whole smorgasbord of game mechanics that sound suspiciously familiar to… well, hundreds of games. We’re talking about mechanics that have been staples in RPGs for decades!

The “Summoning” Patent That Has Everyone Shook

According to an intellectual property expert, this Nintendo patent was apparently granted without the examiner even glancing at a single existing game. It’s like they rubber-stamped it blindfolded while listening to the Super Mario Bros. theme on loop. This patent is so broad that it could potentially touch on everything from Final Fantasy to, yes, even Palworld.

The timing is almost too perfect, isn’t it? Just as the Palworld lawsuit rumors reach a fever pitch, Nintendo conveniently has a freshly minted patent that seems tailor-made to cause a stir. It feels less like a coincidence and more like a perfectly orchestrated legal checkmate. You have to admit, it’s a bold, almost villainous move, and you can’t help but be a little impressed by the sheer audacity.

So, Could This Actually Affect Palworld?