The director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office has ordered a reexamination of Nintendo's controversial 'summon character and let it fight' Pokémon patent after it was heavily criticized by IP lawyers. In September, IP lawyers criticized the U.S. patent system and the USPTO after Nintendo was awarded a […]
U.S. Patent Office Boss Orders Reexamination of Nintendo's Controversial 'Summon Character and Let It Fight' Pokémon Patent, Which IP Lawyer Claims 'Further Undermines Credibility' of Its Case Against Palworld
The director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office has ordered a reexamination of Nintendo's controversial 'summon character and let it fight' Pokémon patent after it was heavily criticized by IP lawyers. In September, IP lawyers criticized the U.S. patent system and the USPTO after Nintendo was awarded a […]
‘It’s Racist to Say Sea Devil’: Doctor Who Spin-Off Introduces New ‘Homo Aqua’ Name for Classic Villain Race
9 months ago
Upcoming Doctor Who spin-off The War Between The Land And The Sea will introduce a new name for the series’ classic Sea Devil villains — who prefer to be called “Homo Aqua.” Speaking to Radio Times magazine, current Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies said that the sea-dwelling race now […]
‘It’s Racist to Say Sea Devil’: Doctor Who Spin-Off Introduces New ‘Homo Aqua’ Name for Classic Villain Race
9 months ago
Upcoming Doctor Who spin-off The War Between The Land And The Sea will introduce a new name for the series’ classic Sea Devil villains — who prefer to be called “Homo Aqua.” Speaking to Radio Times magazine, current Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies said that the sea-dwelling race now […]
City of Balls Was the Original Title — And Somehow, Ball X Pit Got Even Weirder From There
9 months ago
Ball X Pit is the latest obsession to grip gamers, a chaotic roguelite that mashes together the mechanics of games like Peggle, Diablo and Vampire Survivors to make something that’s impossible to characterize, but is dangerously playable. Somehow it’s the work of one man, Kenny Sun, a game developer from […]
City of Balls Was the Original Title — And Somehow, Ball X Pit Got Even Weirder From There
9 months ago
Ball X Pit is the latest obsession to grip gamers, a chaotic roguelite that mashes together the mechanics of games like Peggle, Diablo and Vampire Survivors to make something that’s impossible to characterize, but is dangerously playable. Somehow it’s the work of one man, Kenny Sun, a game developer from […]
Nintendo Finally Releases a Good Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Trailer, 8 Years After Game’s Announcement
9 months ago
Eight years on from its initial announcement, the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is now just a month from launch — and today, fans can watch a fresh trailer. Due to launch on December 4, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond remains mysterious, with Nintendo keeping details of its much-delayed first-person shooter […]
Nintendo Finally Releases a Good Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Trailer, 8 Years After Game’s Announcement
9 months ago
Eight years on from its initial announcement, the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is now just a month from launch — and today, fans can watch a fresh trailer. Due to launch on December 4, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond remains mysterious, with Nintendo keeping details of its much-delayed first-person shooter […]
‘It Was So Relaxing, Like My Brain Actually Wasn’t Operating’ — The Batman Star Robert Pattinson Casually Confirms He’s in Dune 3
9 months ago
Robert Pattinson has casually confirmed he’s in Dune 3 as part of a throwaway comment made in an interview to promote his new movie with Jennifer Lawrence, Die, My Love. In April, The Hollywood Reporter said Robert Pattinson was “circling the role” of the chief villain of the film, potentially […]
Fortnite Now Polling Fans Over Unpopular Pet Restrictions, Which Require You to Rebuy Sidekicks Just to Change Their Fur Color
9 months ago
Fortnite developer Epic Games has issued a fresh user survey polling players over its pet-like Sidekicks — and in particular, the need to rebuy each creature to get another version, after your basic design choices are made permanent. Currently, Fortnite forces fans to lock in their Sidekick’s body color, shape […]