"Bad patents like this cast a massive shadow on the industry."
  • renegadespork@lemmy.jelliefrontier.netEnglish
    661·
    2 days ago

    Nintendo in general is actively toxic to intellectual property in video games. They have proven time and time again that they will abuse it whenever possible.

    • tatann@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      1 day ago

      Nintendo are toxic in general, not just IP, they’re even worse than Sony. Those 2 and Apple are brands that are an instant no-go for me.

  • Rentlar@lemmy.caEnglish
    31·
    2 days ago

    If Nintendo can abuse the US patent system, it would seem fair for individuals to be able to freely infringe Nintendo’s copyright.

    (Note if you are making a Nintendo fan-project, DON’T ANNOUNCE ANYTHING until you get your first usable build ready for release!!!)

    • 13igTyme@piefed.socialEnglish
      11·
      2 days ago

      If I knew more about making games, I’d be tempted to make a pokemon clone game and just release it completely free. Patents can do anything about things that are similar but free. I’d have a separate but optional “Fuck Nintendo, I mean buy me a coffee” $1 donation.