“They can’t build their own place”: Asmongold Suggests Palworld Losing the Nintendo Lawsuit Will Cost the Gaming World Dearly

The gaming industry has rallied for a cause as Nintendo and The Pokémon Company pursue legal action against Palworld developer Pocketpair. Central to the dispute are patents Nintendo alleges Pocketpair has infringed upon, including mechanics for capturing monsters and riding creatures. But is that really something you can claim?

While Nintendo may argue that it is a typical defense of intellectual property, gamers don’t agree. Twitch streamer Asmongold in particular has made his opinion known on this matter. He warns that a victory for Nintendo could start a dangerous domino effect that affects the whole industry.

Palworld‘s Fighting For More Than Just It’s Right To Game Features

Nintendo’s lawsuit centers on three patents tied to gameplay mechanics resembling those in Pokémon games. These include using an item to capture creatures, aiming systems, and riding animals in a virtual space. Notably, these patents were registered after Palworld’s January 2024 release, raising concerns about their timing.

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are demanding 10 million yen (roughly $66,000) in damages and aim to block Palworld’s future distribution. The case highlights Nintendo’s aggressive protection of its intellectual property, a strategy often used against potential competitors.

However, Asmongold is in strong opposition to Nintendo’s lawsuit. In his recent YouTube video, he argues that if the company wins, it could lead to a troubling trend in gaming. He believes that patenting core gameplay mechanics, such as capturing creatures or transitioning between riding modes, could restrict new developers from creating similar systems.

It set a terrible precedent for gaming. And what that does is it creates a world where people who are trying to make new video games are limited by so many existing claimed land that they can’t build their own place. They can’t build their own thing.

The concern extends beyond Palworld. Asmongold and the gaming community at large fear that allowing patents on general gameplay mechanics could be a bad thing for the future of the industry. It would deter smaller studios from experimenting with new ideas.

A Win For Nintendo Could Change The Whole Industry

Nintendo’s reputation for aggressive intellectual property enforcement adds another layer to this controversy. Historically, the company has targeted fan-made projects, emulators, and even mods. The Palworld case, however, shifts focus from copyright claims to patents, marking a significant shift in legal tactics.

Palworld after the lawsuit announcement pic.twitter.com/6ib69kaCM4

— The Dark Zone Pilot (@DarkZonePilot) September 24, 2024

Adding to the debate is the question of fairness. The timing of Nintendo’s lawsuit is long after Palworld‘s launch. It raises the question that Nintendo is being opportunistic and its main goal is simply to crush the competition rather than protect creativity.

With Palworld‘s already massive success in 2024 and its growing reach with its recent partnership with Sony, it just seems like the perfect time for Nintendo to take the opportunity against it. If Nintendo wins, the results could start a chain reaction of similar moves with unprecedented problems.

Despite its smaller size, Pocketpair is pushing back. Pocketpair has shown no signs of backing down. The studio remains confident that it has not violated Nintendo’s intellectual property and is prepared to argue its case in court.

The community too has publicly criticized Nintendo’s aggressive legal strategy, describing it as an attempt to monopolize basic gameplay features. Mechanics like throwing items to capture creatures or riding them in a virtual world should not be exclusive to Nintendo.

What do you think will be the result of this lawsuit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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