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Pokémon Company says Homeland Security's use of its property in disturbing promotional video was unauthorized, but DHS doesn't seem to care: 'To arrest them is our real test, to deport them is our cause'

All very normal, in a very normal country.

Former Pokémon Attorney Says No Action Likely on Controversial DHS Video: 'Many of Their Execs Are on Green Cards'

Former Pokémon Attorney Says No Action Likely on Controversial DHS Video: 'Many of Their Execs Are on Green Cards'

The video in question spliced footage of ICE arrests with clips from the Pokémon anime and ended with mocked-up trading cards labeling detainees as "worst of the worst"

DHS Faces Backlash Over Pokémon-Themed Propaganda Video

DHS Faces Backlash Over Pokémon-Themed Propaganda Video

DHS sparked outrage with a propaganda video using the Pokémon theme over raid footage. The controversy has triggered copyright, ethical, and free speech concerns.

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Former Pokémon Company head lawyer says yeah, those latest Nintendo patents are a bit much, aren't they: 'I wish Nintendo and Pokémon good luck when the first other developer just entirely ignores this patent'

The USPTO may have hurt itself in its confusion.

Former Bungie lawyer says the studio's 'management failure' led to Sony 'forcing them to get their heads out of their asses'

"It appears that Sony's inflicting some discipline on my former colleagues."

Former Bungie lawyer says Sony "inflicting some discipline" may have forced the Destiny 2 studio to "get their heads out of their asses" as the MMO commits to a different kind of roadmap

Destiny 2 says goodbye to annual expansions and hello to 2 "medium-sized" expansions plus 4 free updates a year

Former Pokémon lawyer explains how he tracked down a young leaker by calling his mom: "Absolutely baked my legend in at Pokémon for like 5 years"

That day, Don McGowan was the very best, like no one ever was

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Former Bungie lead counsel explains how the studio nailed one of Destiny 2's most infamous leakers

Former Bungie lead counsel explains how the studio nailed one of Destiny 2's most infamous leakers

Don McGowan didn't name names, but the steamer in question quickly took credit by denying his involvement.

After almost 10 years, unofficial Pokemon website known for sharing fan-made games shuts down after reportedly receiving a DMCA takedown notice

After almost 10 years, unofficial Pokemon website known for sharing fan-made games shuts down after reportedly receiving a DMCA takedown notice

The website didn't host fan-made games directly, but allowed links to them to be shared

Former Pokemon lawyer explains why Nintendo goes after so many fan games: "No one likes suing fans"

Former Pokemon lawyer explains why Nintendo goes after so many fan games: "No one likes suing fans"

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