Nintendo Adjusts Palworld Lawsuit Strategy to Target Older Game Versions
Nintendo has refined its patent infringement lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair, narrowing the scope to focus specifically on older versions of the game.
Lawsuits & Copyright
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Dynamis One's Magical Girl RPG Astraea Oratio Opens Closed Beta Test Registration
Dynamis One has officially opened Closed Beta registrations on iOS and Android for its upcoming gacha RPG Astraea Oratio until September 21.
Target Bans Employees from Unsealing Pokémon TCG Boxes Over Legal Concerns
Target has ordered staff not to unseal Pokémon TCG boxes to deter scalpers, clarifying that trading card inventory belongs to vendors and cutting seals poses legal risks.
Executives Vow Full-Scale Manhunt for Hacker Cyberleek Following Massive GTA 6 Leaks
Following massive GTA 6 leaks that wiped billions off Take-Two's market cap, executives are launching an aggressive hunt for the hacker known as Cyberleek.
Christian Metal Band Demon Hunter Sues Netflix Over KPop Demon Hunters Name
Christian metal band Demon Hunter has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Netflix and AEG Presents over the use of the name KPop Demon Hunters in music and live tours.
Thailand DES Minister Plans to Update Gaming Act to Cover TCGs and Promote Local IPs
Thailand's DES Minister Chaichanok Chidchob plans to update the upcoming Gaming Act to include TCGs and board games to better support domestic IP development.
Japan Foreign Ministry Urges US Government to Stop Using Japanese IPs for War PR Memes
Japan's Foreign Ministry has repeatedly demanded that the US government stop using copyrighted Japanese IPs, including Nintendo games, for military and war PR memes.
Roblox Stock Plunges Over $70 Billion as Company Struggles with Lack of Standout Hits
Roblox faces a massive downturn as its market value drops over $70 billion amid slowing daily active user growth and a shortage of standout hit games.
Trading Card Grading Giant PSA Hit with Class Action Lawsuit Over Market Price Manipulation
Card grading company PSA and parent Collectors Holdings face a class-action lawsuit alleging inconsistent grading and colluding with companies to manipulate market prices.
Chinese Father Sues Major Gaming Companies for 10 Yuan to Demand Stricter Anti-Addiction Enforcement
A Chinese father is suing Tencent, NetEase, and miHoYo for nominal damages of 10 yuan to demand stricter enforcement of youth anti-gaming addiction laws.
Grand Theft Auto VI Boxed Digital Codes in Japan Must Be Redeemed Within 170 Days
Boxed physical editions of Grand Theft Auto VI in Japan will contain digital redemption codes that expire just 170 days after issuance, according to Rockstar Games Support FAQ.
Japan's Ruling LDP to Form Parliamentary Group to Regulate and Promote Trading Card Game Industry
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party plans to establish a parliamentary league to regulate and support the growing TCG market while tackling issues like scalping and fraud.