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Nintendo has won a 15-year legal battle against Nacon over patent infringement related to Wii Remote controllers, with the court reaffirming damages of nearly €7 million, although Nacon has filed another appeal. The case highlights Nintendo's strong legal stance against IP infringement, including recent successes in pursuing piracy-related cases.
Nintendo won an €8 million lawsuit against Nacon (formerly BigBen Interactive) for infringing on a Wii controller patent, with the court ruling that Nacon must pay damages and interest, though Nacon plans to appeal. The case highlights the lengthy legal process in Germany for patent infringement and the importance of intellectual property rights in gaming hardware.
Nacon's open-world Terminator game, Terminator: Survivors, is set to launch on Steam early access on October 24th, with a PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S release to follow later. Developed by Nacon Studio Milan, the game is set in a post-apocalyptic world four years after Judgment Day and tasks players with establishing a base and rebuilding society while contending with Skynet's machines and rival human factions.
Nacon and its Milan studio have unveiled Terminator: Survivors, an open-world survival game set for Steam Early Access release on October 24, 2024. The single-player and co-op game is based on the first two Terminator movies and takes place in 2009, just after Judgment Day. Players will scavenge for resources while fighting against both humans and machines, with the opportunity to improve their home base. The game features an original storyline and will also be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X | S.
Nacon has announced that its upcoming open-world survival game set in the Terminator universe, titled Terminator: Survivors, will be released on early access on Steam on October 24, with a later release on consoles. Developed by Nacon Studio Milan, the game will follow an original story taking place after the second film, where players control a group of survivors facing lethal hazards in a post-apocalyptic world while being hounded by Skynet's machines and competing with other humans for resources.
Publisher Nacon is set to reveal more of its open-world Terminator survival game at the Nacon Connect showcase on February 29, featuring 30 minutes of new videos showcasing other games as well. The untitled Terminator game, set between Judgment Day and the formation of John Connor's resistance, follows a group of nuclear apocalypse survivors fighting to stay alive with an original story drawing upon events from the movies. Additionally, the showcase will feature updates on GreedFall 2, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, Ravenswatch, and Crown Wars: The Black Prince.
Publisher Nacon and developer Teyon have announced the cancellation of the Nintendo Switch version of RoboCop: Rogue City, which was originally planned for release after the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC versions. The game is set to launch on November 2 for other platforms, but there are currently no plans for a Nintendo Switch release.
French gaming accessory distributor Nacon has opened preorders for its Revolution 5 Pro controller, which promises to eliminate stick drift, a common issue with modern controllers. Priced at $245, the controller utilizes contactless magnet technology powered by the Hall effect to track joystick and trigger movement, offering improved precision and gaming performance. The controller also features modular design options and a collaboration-designed d-pad for enhanced control. Shipping will begin in October.
Nacon has announced the Revolution 5 Pro, a new officially licensed PS5 controller that is also compatible with the PS4 and PC. The controller features customizable options such as different weights, stick sizes, and stick heads, and boasts a battery life of over 10 hours. It supports Bluetooth audio and has asymmetrical sticks, appealing to players seeking maximum performance. The Revolution 5 Pro is set to release in October and can be pre-ordered for $199.90.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum will be released on May 25 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, with the Switch version to follow in 2023. The game is a story-driven action adventure that follows Gollum on a perilous journey across Middle-earth, with players deciding whether to yield to the darker side of Gollum or trust the kinder side of Smeagol. The game is co-published by Nacon and Daedalic Entertainment and developed by a small team of passionate Tolkienites at Daedalic Entertainment in partnership with Middle-earth Enterprises.