Nintendo is patenting basic game concepts

[Legend]

This is ridiculous.

Oh good, Nintendo patented.. *checks notes* ... regular game programming you do when making gameshttps://t.co/zGnfZibS98 pic.twitter.com/JzNxE4br9Y

— Ben Porter (@eigenbom) August 9, 2023

You can read the original patents. Here's one that was granted for a rewind mechanic, identical to countless games before Tears of the Kingdom.


They really really need to get sued. Nintendo probably won't stop others from continuing to use these features but it's crazy that they're trying and succeeding with this.

[the-pi-guy]

*Patents gravity, sues every single game developer*

[BananaKing]

*Patents gravity, sues every single game developer*

Patents gravity, sues the universe for stealing their idea