Nintendo has prevailed in a patent infringement case against International Trade Commission. Patent-licensing companies Technology Properties Limited LLC, Phoenix Digital Solutions LLC and Patriot Scientific Corporation brought on the case.
In the ruling, it was determined that the 3DS – as well as DSi – does not infringe the asserted patent.
Richard Medway, Nintendo of America’s vice president and deputy general counsel, said of the verdict:
“We are very pleased with the commission’s determination, which confirmed the judge’s finding that Nintendo’s products do not infringe the asserted patent. Nintendo’s track record demonstrates that we vigorously defend patent lawsuits, including cases in the ITC, when we believe we have not infringed another party’s patent. Nintendo continues to develop unique and innovative products while respecting the intellectual property rights of others.”
Source: Nintendo PR
A pair of Game Boy Advance titles have popped up on the OFLC. The Australian ratings board has added in entries for Klonoa: Empire of Dreams as well as Mr. Driller 2. Given the two ratings, they’re likely for the Wii U Virtual Console.
KLONOA: EMPIRE OF DREAMS, Rating: G, Author: NAMCO, Publisher: NINTENDO CO., LTD.
— AusVGClassifications (@AusVGClass) February 19, 2014
MR. DRILLER 2, Rating: G, Author: NAMCO, Publisher: NINTENDO CO., LTD
— AusVGClassifications (@AusVGClass) February 19, 2014
When Capcom last spoke about Monster Hunter 4’s sales, it confirmed that the game’s shipments were at 4 million. That was in December. Since then, Capcom says Monster Hunter 4 has shipped 4.1 million units. It’s also seeing a “high” sell-through rate, according to the publisher.
Two more Virtual Console titles appear to be slated for North America. According to listings on Nintendo’s website, Ice Hockey (Wii U) and Sky Kid (3DS) will be available starting tomorrow. Neither title has been officially announced just yet, but we should be given a definitive confirmation when the Nintendo Download report hits.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze sold 35,000 copies in its first week on the Japanese market. How does that figure stack up to Donkey Kong Country Returns?
When the Wii game originally came out, it sold 163,000 units in its first week. The 3DS port Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D also sold quite well having moved 104,000 copies.
