➀ A leaker suggests that FromSoftware's Elden Ring will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 as a 'Definitive Edition'; ➁ The game is being developed by Virtuos, known for their work on Dark Souls Remastered; ➂ The release is expected in late 2025.
Recent #Nintendo news in the semiconductor industry
➀ The Yooka-Laylee duology is a series of retro platformers reminiscent of the Nintendo 64 and PSOne mascot games. The first entry, originally released on the 8th generation of consoles, is being remastered for PS5, Series X|S, and PC, and will also be available on 'Nintendo' platforms.
➁ The remaster includes updates such as art and animation overhauls, new challenges, new collectible currency, a new world map, new tonics, a new move set, and an orchestral arrangement of the original soundtrack.
➂ The announcement suggests that the game might be one of the first confirmed for the upcoming Switch 2.
➀ Nintendo is developing a new Minecraft-style MMO; ➁ The game is being tested on the Switch with 10,000 participants; ➂ Players collaborate to build and develop a planet.
➀ Game Freak confirms a hack exposing internal codenames and details about the Nintendo Switch 2; ➁ The leak, known as 'Teraleak', reveals 2TB of data including employee information and game source code; ➂ The Nintendo Switch successor is codenamed 'Ounce'.
➀ Nintendo is conducting a mysterious online test for the Nintendo Switch Online; ➁ Participants are required to keep the contents of the test confidential; ➂ The test is scheduled to take place between October 23 and November 5.
➀ Nintendo is seeking up to 10,000 gamers to test a secret new feature for the Switch Online service; ➁ Participants must have an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership and meet certain age and location requirements; ➂ The test involves downloading exclusive software and signing a non-disclosure agreement.
➀ Nintendo has announced a surprise playtest program for its NSO service; ➁ The program is likely related to upcoming features for the Nintendo Switch Online service; ➂ Participants will need to download exclusive software to their Nintendo Switch systems to join the test.
➀ A human player achieves the first 'Rebirth' in NES Tetris; ➁ The player, Michael Khanh, reaches a line count overflow; ➂ The achievement marks a new milestone in Tetris gaming.
➀ Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has reduced its stake in Nintendo's shares; ➁ The PIF's shareholding has dropped by a percentage point; ➂ The PIF now holds 7.54% of shares.
➀ Palworld在2024年成为突破性成功游戏之一;➁ 在中国,这款带有枪械的独立版宝可梦游戏受到极大欢迎;➂ 尽管面临任天堂的专利侵权诉讼,Palworld在日本PlayStation 5上发布。
➀ Saudi Arabia may increase its stake in Nintendo; ➁ The PIF already owns 8.5% of Nintendo's shares; ➂ The PIF has been actively investing in various companies.
➀ Nintendo has successfully shut down the development of the Yuzu emulator months ago; ➁ Ryujinx, another prominent emulator, is now shutting down as well; ➂ The lead developer was tracked down by Nintendo and offered an agreement to stop working on the project; ➃ The emulator's GitHub page has been stripped clean and there will be no future updates.
➀ Krafton plans to bring Palworld to mobile phones; ➁ The mobile version will be developed by PUBG Studios; ➂ Palworld has been a success on PC, attracting Nintendo's attention and lawsuit.
➀ Nintendo convinced the lead developer of Ryujinx, a Switch emulator, to shut down the project; ➁ The emulator's download page is empty and its GitHub is gone; ➂ Nintendo offered an agreement to stop working on the project to the developer; ➃ The developer's message indicates a eulogy for the project, including progress on iOS and Android ports; ➄ Nintendo did not confirm or deny the deal with the developer; ➅ The decision to pay off the developer is seen as a strategic move to prevent piracy.
➀ Platinum Games has acquired the trademark rights for The Wonderful 101 from Nintendo; ➁ The game was originally exclusive to the Wii U and has been remastered for multiple platforms; ➂ The acquisition includes the original game and its spin-off, The Wonderful One.
➀ Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair, claiming that their game 'Palworld' infringes on a patent. The patent in question likely covers the mechanics of the Pokeball.
➁ The patent was granted to Nintendo in Japan in December 2023, just before 'Palworld' was released.
➂ The lawsuit is significant as it could set a legal precedent for game mechanics patents in the industry.
➀ Nintendo sues Pocketpair for patent infringement over Palworld; ➁ The lawsuit is filed in the Tokyo District Court; ➂ Nintendo claims that Palworld infringes on multiple patent rights.
➀ Palworld, the hit game of 2024, is at the center of a legal battle with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company; ➁ The lawsuit claims that Palworld infringes on multiple patent rights; ➂ Nintendo has a history of being litigious, and the similarities between Palworld's monsters and Pokémon have sparked controversy.
➀ Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have filed a lawsuit against Pocket Pair for patent infringement, but no specific patents have been identified yet. ➁ Pocket Pair, a small studio based in Tokyo, Japan, acknowledges the lawsuit and will start legal proceedings. ➂ Despite the lawsuit, Pocket Pair aims to continue game updates for Palworld, which has gained millions of players.
➀ Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have filed a lawsuit against Palworld creators for patent infringement; ➁ The lawsuit was filed in the Tokyo District Court; ➂ Despite the original designs of Palworld, it shares similarities with Pokémon, leading to the legal action.