Palworld: Nintendo sues 'Pokémon with guns' video game firm

The Japanese company alleges that the Palworld video game "infringes multiple patent rights".

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Palworld quickly earned the nickname "Pokémon with guns" when its first trailer was unveiled in 2021.

Just days after the game's release in January this year, The Pokémon Company said it would investigate the copycat claims.

Palworld's developer, Pocketpair Inc, acknowledged the lawsuit in a statement on Thursday and apologised to fans for "any worry or discomfort" caused.

Pocketpair's boss previously said the game had passed legal checks.

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