@Gamer83 Philips is actually doing quite well, they just don't deal in consumer electronics anymore. Though if they aren't dealing in consumer electronics then they don't really have a reason for the relevant patents.
Just because a company is legitimate does not preclude patent trolling behavior, although the term is mostly reserved for companies that exist for no other purpose than to collect patents and sue. See Apple v. Samsung. In this case, there's bad blood between Philips and Nintendo and Philips filed for and was eventually granted a broad patent on motion control.
As for Peach64's claims here that the Nintendo fandom is immature, you must not look at any of the gaming community at large to truly believe Ninty's fans are the worst. Gamers in general have created a toxic environment of sexism, racism, homophobia, harassment, and elitism. While immaturity is common amongst Nintendo's fans, they are usually not as problematic as the so-called "hardcore gaming" crowd that is commonly derided with the "dudebro" stereotype. Gaming culture at large is immature and problematic in many, many ways.
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Re: Philips Secures Wii Patent Victory Over Nintendo in the UK
@Gamer83 Philips is actually doing quite well, they just don't deal in consumer electronics anymore. Though if they aren't dealing in consumer electronics then they don't really have a reason for the relevant patents.
Re: Philips Secures Wii Patent Victory Over Nintendo in the UK
Just because a company is legitimate does not preclude patent trolling behavior, although the term is mostly reserved for companies that exist for no other purpose than to collect patents and sue. See Apple v. Samsung. In this case, there's bad blood between Philips and Nintendo and Philips filed for and was eventually granted a broad patent on motion control.
As for Peach64's claims here that the Nintendo fandom is immature, you must not look at any of the gaming community at large to truly believe Ninty's fans are the worst. Gamers in general have created a toxic environment of sexism, racism, homophobia, harassment, and elitism. While immaturity is common amongst Nintendo's fans, they are usually not as problematic as the so-called "hardcore gaming" crowd that is commonly derided with the "dudebro" stereotype. Gaming culture at large is immature and problematic in many, many ways.