Fortnite has made a surprise return to the App Store as the high-stakes lawsuit between Epic Games and Apple enters its 'final battle'. This move comes after a lengthy absence following the infamous in-app purchase policy dispute. The game's reappearance signals a significant development in the tech giants' showdown.
Nintendo's attempt to patent monster-capturing mechanics has been denied, amidst the ongoing Palworld lawsuit. This rejection could impact the broader gaming industry's creature-collecting genre. The denial may influence the lawsuit's outcome, affecting Palworld's development.
Nintendo's bid to patent Poké Ball-style capture mechanics for touchscreen devices has been denied by the Japan Patent Office, dealing a blow to its lawsuit against Palworld, a monster-taming survival game set to release on phones and tablets later this year. The decision cites lack of an "inventive step." This setback continues the ongoing saga since 2024, highlighting the challenges Nintendo faces in leveraging patents to protect its intellectual property in the gaming space.
