Nintendo's legal battle with Pocketpair has hit a bump. The Japan Patent Office denied a patent request for touchscreen capture mechanics, stating it didn't offer anything new. This comes as Palworld gears up for a mobile launch, and Nintendo seems eager to push back. While it's a setback, there's still a chance for Nintendo to revise their claims. With projects like Pickmos changing direction, how do you think this will affect the creature-catching genre?

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