Uh Oh: Nintendo Just Landed a 'Summoning' and 'Battling' Patent

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Nintendo has been collecting industry patents, some targeting Pokemon competitor Palworld.
A new patent involves summoning and battling 'sub characters', potentially affecting games like Palworld and Pikmin.
The patent outlines specific conditions for infringement, including summoning sub characters with or without immediate battles.
Nintendo's patent strategy aims to protect its properties but may impact broadly applicable gameplay mechanics.
The implications for Palworld and similar games remain unclear, as this patent was recently granted.

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