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  "textContent": "Nintendo was just dealt a major blow in its battle against Palworld, the indie game from Pocketpair that’s been accused of ripping off Pokémon, as it has just lost its US patent for a particular gameplay mechanic. Palworld was released in January 2024 and immediately became a massive hit, selling 8 million copies in six days […]\n\nThe post Nintendo Officially Loses Patent Control Over Pokémon Game Mechanic appeared first on Geeks + Gamers.",
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