Episode 206 - Nintendo Loses Key Patent In Palworld Lawsuit

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In this episode...
--> The USPTO has rejected Nintendo’s controversial "summon character and let it fight" Pokémon patent, after it was heavily criticized by IP lawyers last year.
--> Sony has announced price increases for PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal, blaming “continued pressures in the global economic landscape.”
--> Microsoft has confirmed that its new Xbox boss scrapped the controversial “This is an Xbox” ad campaign as part of brand reset.
--> A new Star Fox game and a Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake are among numerous unannounced Nintendo games reportedly headed to Switch 2 this year.
--> Also: Top 3 New Releases, Gaming History 101

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