About this episode
Boots and Frank discuss Nintendo's recent patent loss and various industry trends affecting gaming.
This week, Boots and Frank dive into the rare "L" handed to Nintendo by the USPTO regarding their "Summon and Battle" patent. We also break down the launch of Indie Pass , the looming "RAMageddon" price hikes, and why the "Reverse Sale" is the new reality for 2026 consoles.
People in this episode
Hosts: Boots, Frank
Topics covered
- Nintendo patent
- Indie Pass launch
- RAM price hikes
- Reverse Sale
- 2026 consoles
Keywords
- Nintendo
- patent
- Indie Pass
- RAMageddon
- Reverse Sale
- 2026 consoles
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Nintendo, USPTO
Products: Indie Pass
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