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.
this post was submitted on 12 Sep 2025
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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.
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!!!!)
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.
Yeah it makes no sense. Did a deal with the devil I guess.
Fuck Nintendo. Stop buying their shit.
It's it because they lost?
Kirk Sigmon, wake up. You are in a Maoist country. The patent is being allowed to pass whether you bribe or not.