Court overturns 2014 3DS lawsuit, Nintendo no longer has to pay royalties
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 9 Comments
Update (4/26): Bumped to the top. Nintendo has now made this 100% official with the following announcement:
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– On Sunday, April 24, 2016, federal Judge Jed Rakoff in New York ruled that the Nintendo 3DS does not infringe a patent on 3D display technology originally asserted against Nintendo by plaintiffs Tomita Technologies USA, Inc. and Tomita Technologies International, Inc. in 2011. Judge Rakoff’s ruling follows Nintendo’s successful appeal of an earlier verdict, and is the result of a 2015 re-trial. This decision fully reverses and corrects a 2013 verdict against Nintendo. Specifically, Judge Rakoff found that the Nintendo 3DS performs in a significantly different way and does more than was contemplated by the Tomita patent.
“We are very pleased with the court’s finding that Nintendo does not infringe,” said Ajay Singh, Nintendo of America’s Director of Litigation and Compliance. “Nintendo has a long history of developing innovative products, and we aggressively defend patent lawsuits when our products do not infringe, even when we must do it over many years and through multiple trials.”
Original (4/25): In January 2014, a U.S. judge ruled that Nintendo would need to pay Tomita Technologies 1.82 percent of the wholesale price on every 3DS sold. This was due to a lawsuit that sprung up involving 3D camera technology apparently used without permission.
A new article from Nikkei now reveals that the court’s previously decision has been overturned, and Nintendo has won the case. It’s been determined that the 3DS did not infringe on the patent. In a statement, Nintendo said the ruling affirms the company’s original assertion, and is an appropriate decision.
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More changes to the Western version of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Wii U | 154 Comments
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE was playable at PAX East last weekend and we got quite a bit of video footage of the Western version thanks to that.
The game’s trailer that was shown in the last Nintendo Direct already showed a change made to a character’s outfit in the localized version; Nintendo recently commented on the game’s localization. Gameplay footage from PAX has confirmed several other changes.
Pokémon Shuffle update: Complete Zygarde, Azelf, new stages, and more
Posted on 9 years ago by Jake in 3DS, Mobile, News | 0 comments
This week brings a bunch of stages to both Pokémon Shuffle and Pokémon Shuffle, including new stages being permanently added to the main game.
Additionally, new and returning temporary challenges have started, all running until May 10th. Most notable of these are the brand new stages for two legendary Pokémon: Complete Forme Zygarde and Azelf. Additionally, The Dusknoir and Latios stages are beginning repeat runs. A new Pokémon safari has also started, where trainers will get the chance to catch Duskull, Dusclops, Pumpkaboo, Gourgeist, Zubat, Golbat and Crobat. Finally, a new Daily Pokémon Challenge run (#6) has begun. This challenge will change which Pokémon is available on a daily basis, beginning with Tyrogue.
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Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 out on August 25 in Japan, getting retail version with first game
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 4 Comments
Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 now has a final release date in Japan. The game will arrive on the 3DS eShop on August 25 for 1,960 yen.
Additionally, Inti Creates will be bringing out the Azure Striker Gunvolt Pack on the same day. It includes both games in the series as a retail package for 4,800 yen. A limited edition will also be distributed for 6,800 yen, which features a drama CD and creation materials.
The following bonuses are planned from various stores:
- Animate – B2 cloth tapestry
- Amazon.co.jp – Downloadable content
- Amiami – Acrylic multi-stand
- Biccamera / Sofmap / Kojima – Downloadable content
- Imagine / Imagine WEB Shop – Large cloth poster (A1 version)
- Gamerz – Item not yet decided
- GEO – Downloadable content
- NeoWing – 44mm tin badge
- Sofmap – Item not yet decided
- Trader – B2 tapestry
- WonderGOO – Item not yet decided
Here’s a trailer for the Azure Striker Gunvolt Pack:
3DS eShop charts (4/25/16)
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Zelda: A Link to the Past
2. Super Metroid
3. Pokemon Yellow
4. Mario Kart 7
5. Bravely Second
6. Pokemon Red
7. Donkey Kong Country 2
8. Pokemon Blue
9. EarthBound
10. Super Mario World
11. Shovel Knight
12. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
13. Super Mario Bros. 3
14. Kirby’s Dream Land 2
15. Hyrule Warriors Legends
16. Donkey Kong Country
17. Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream
18. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
19. Terraria
20. Super Mario Bros.
Videos
1. Zelda: A Link to the Past Trailer
2. Pokemon Picross – Turn Puzzles into Portraits
3. Mario Kart 7 Video
4. Super Metroid Trailer
5. Pokemon Yellow Trailer
6. Hyrule Warriors Legends Trailer
7. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games E3 2015 Video
8. Donkey Kong Country 2 Trailer
9. Bravely Second – Begin the Journey Trailer
10. Super Mario World Trailer
11. Minecraft: Story Mode Trailer
12. Yo-kai Watch Episode 1
13. Yo-kai Watch Launch Trailer
14. Terraria Announcement Trailer
15. Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden Full Trailer
16. EarthBound Trailer
17. Photos with Mario Trailer
18. Super Smash Bros. – Final Video Presentation
19. Pokemon Red Trailer
20. Super Mario Kart Trailer
Source: 3DS eShop
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Taiko Drum Master: Doko Don! Mystery Adventure commercial
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 0 comments
The first commercial for Taiko Drum Master: Doko Don! Mystery Adventure is in from Bandai Namco. See the brief video below, which includes some gameplay.
A few more minutes of Metroid Prime: Federation Force footage
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 8 Comments
Game Informer has posted a few more minutes of gameplay based on the PAX East 2016 build. Here’s the latest footage:
Amazon: Mega Man Legacy Collection for $16
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 0 comments
Mega Man Legacy Collection is nearly half off on Amazon. You can purchase a copy for $16, or $14 off. Place an order here if interested.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
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PixelMaker footage
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment
PixelMaker will be out in Europe on Thursday (and soon in North America) as an eShop title. Watch some footage of the download below.
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More Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE, Kirby: Planet Robobot footage from PAX
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos, Wii U | 1 Comment
More footage of two’s big PAX East 2016 games – Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE and Kirby: Planet Robobot – is surfacing online. We’ve rounded up the latest videos below.
