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Nintendo’s Patent Application For Pokémon-Like Gameplay on Touch Screens Rejected by JPO
Nintendo's patent application for monster-catching gameplay mechanics on touchscreen devices has been rejected by the Japan Patent Office (JPO). The JPO cited a lack of "inventive step" and existing "prior art," including Pokémon games, as reasons for the rejection. This decision impacts Nintendo's efforts to prevent games like Palworld from appearing on mobile platforms.
Subnautica 2 Guide – How To Get The Heat Tolerance Adaptation
This guide details how to acquire the Heat Tolerance Adaptation in Subnautica 2, a key mechanic for accessing new biomes. The process involves finding blueprints for a Processor and Sonic Resonator, gathering resources like Titanium and Silver Ore, crafting the Processor, and then using the Sonic Resonator to clear obstructions and sample the Angel Comb to obtain the adaptation.
Valve Updates Steam Tags With New Genres, Themes, and Major Removals
Valve has updated Steam's official store tag system, introducing 17 new tags and removing or revising dozens of older ones to improve game browsing and recommendations. New tags include genre-specific ones like Bullet Heaven and theme-based ones like Wuxia, while removed tags include NSFW and Masterpiece. Several existing tags were also renamed or merged for consistency.
How to unlock the Bioscanner blueprint in Subnautica 2
This guide details how to unlock the Bioscanner blueprint in the early access version of Subnautica 2. Players must locate and scan the blueprint within the Alien Ruins, specifically near a crashed Alterra starship wreck. The Bioscanner is crucial for scanning alien lifeforms and progressing through the game's campaign.
How To Unlock All Biomod Upgrades In Subnautica 2
This guide details how to unlock all active and passive Biomod upgrades in Subnautica 2. Biomods can be equipped via a Biolab, with some available by default and others requiring scanning specific creatures using the Bioscanner.
How To Unlock All Biomod Upgrades In Subnautica 2
This guide details how to unlock all active and passive Biomod upgrades in Subnautica 2. Biomods can be equipped via a Biolab, with some available by default and others unlocked by scanning specific creatures using the Bioscanner. The article lists each Biomod, its effect, and the creature required to unlock it.
Palia: Horse Breeding Guide
This guide explains how to breed and customize horses in Palia, the first type of mount available with the Royal Highlands expansion. Players can acquire a free horse by visiting the new zone and then breed them at their Ranch to obtain unique functional and cosmetic traits. Customization involves using specific treats to alter or reroll these traits.
Nintendo denied patent for Poke Ball-style capture-and-release mechanics on touchscreen devices
Nintendo has been denied a patent for Poke Ball-style capture and release mechanics on touchscreen devices by the Japan Patent Office. The patent was intended to prevent games like Palworld from using similar mechanics, particularly as Palworld is slated for a mobile release. The office cited a lack of inventive step for the denial, though Nintendo may attempt to amend its claims again.
You can thank a bad Dungeons and Dragons DM for one of Shin Megami Tensei's coolest mechanics
Former Atlus developer Kazunari Suzuki revealed that the monster negotiation system in the Shin Megami Tensei series originated from his frustration with a Dungeon Master in Dungeons and Dragons. Suzuki wanted to be able to talk to monsters in D&D, but was told it wasn't possible by the rules, leading him to create a similar system for Megami Tensei where players can persuade monsters to join them.
How to save the Subnautica 2 Angel Comb and clear Bloom Cankers
This guide explains how to clear Bloom Cankers and save the Angel Comb in Subnautica 2, a process necessary for obtaining important player abilities. Players will need to craft a Sonic Resonator to destroy the Bloom Cankers found on the Angel Comb's roots and central structure.
Subnautica 2: How to quickly expand your tiny starting inventory at the start
Subnautica 2 players can quickly expand their starting inventory by finding and interacting with biobeds. The first biobed is located in Chap's lifepod, which can be reached early in the game by following the initial story objectives. Each biobed interaction adds three inventory slots, with more biobeds available throughout the game for further expansion.
Wizard Alchemy Potions – Requirements and Materials
This guide details the requirements and materials needed for brewing potions in Wizard Alchemy. Potions grant temporary spells and can be refined to increase their Magic Power, affecting spell range and power. The article lists various potions, their minimum Magic Power requirements, stats, and sell values, alongside crafting materials and their respective Magic Power contributions.
Slime RNG Slime Gun Upgrades – Worth The Investment?
This guide details the new Slime Gun upgrades available in the Roblox game Slime RNG. It explains the various upgrade paths for range, marking enemies, and firing rate, recommending Mark Upgrades and Gun Power for progression and combat effectiveness. The guide also addresses the investment value and usage of the Slime Gun.
Nintendo denied touchscreen-specific patent as the legal battle against Palworld developer Pocketpair continues
Nintendo has been denied a touchscreen-specific patent related to character capturing and combat mechanics, a move that appears to target games like Palworld Mobile. This rejection follows a previous denial by the United States Patent and Trademark Office and highlights ongoing legal challenges for Nintendo against Pocketpair.
Wizard Alchemy Potion Tier List – Best Spells
This guide provides a tier list for potions and spells in Wizard Alchemy, ranking them based on their effectiveness for farming and boss battles. It details S-tier options like Night Wraith Potion and Frost Thorns Potion, along with A, B, C, and D-tier alternatives, considering factors like damage, range, cooldown, and ease of refinement.
Subnautica 2 Guide – How To Get All 6 Inventory Upgrades And Increase Inventory Slots
This guide details the locations of all six Biobeds in Subnautica 2 that provide inventory and tool slot upgrades. Four Endurance Adaptations increase inventory slots to 32, while two Dexterity Adaptations improve tool quick-access. Specific depths and directions from the Lifepod are provided for each bunker location.
Forza Horizon 6 Guide – Top 15 Beginner’s Tips And Tricks
This guide provides 15 beginner tips and tricks for Forza Horizon 6, covering aspects like earning and managing in-game currency (Credits), utilizing fast travel, discovering map secrets, and optimizing car upgrades. It also offers advice on managing your car collection and earning valuable Wheelspins.
All Tadpole upgrade locations in Subnautica 2 and how to find them
This guide details the locations of various upgrade modules for the Tadpole vehicle in Subnautica 2, including the Scout Ray Chassis, Engine Efficiency, Strike Armor, Cavitation Muffler, Photovoltaic Charger, Depth Module Mk. I, and Haul Chassis. It provides step-by-step instructions and navigational tips to help players find these essential components for deep-sea exploration.
How to Actually Get Better at Battlefield 6
This guide provides actionable advice for improving player skill in Battlefield 6, focusing on legitimate mechanics and strategies rather than cheats. It covers essential areas such as movement, positioning, loadout optimization, recoil control, class roles, team synergy, and map knowledge to help players bridge the gap between average and skilled performance.
All Biobed Adaptation locations in Subnautica 2
This guide details the locations of Biobeds in Subnautica 2, which serve as respawn points and offer permanent upgrades. Several Biobeds are found within Colonist Bunkers, providing players with increased backpack size and extra hotbar slots, with some requiring specific adaptations like Heat Tolerance.