Nintendo’s patent relevant to the Palworld case has been rejected by Japan’s office for lacking originality — what happens next?

This recent development is particularly significant for Xbox players, especially those who discovered Palworld through Xbox Game Pass. It strengthens Pocketpair’s claim that Palworld doesn’t simply copy Nintendo’s games, but instead takes inspiration from and expands upon ideas that have been used in gaming for many years.

ID@Xbox showcase recap: Every indie game announcement from the Fall 2025 event

I’m really intrigued by *Agni: Village of Calamity*. From what I’ve seen, you play as Agni, who’s searching for someone and uncovering some seriously creepy stuff along the way. It looks like it’s not just about the mystery, though – she’s also dealing with a lot of personal baggage, like guilt and fear. It’s a puzzle-solving adventure with a strong emotional core, and I’m excited to see how it all plays out when it launches on Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2026.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is “looking forward,” to the next Xbox — “We want to do innovative work on the system side, on both console and PC.”

Microsoft’s gaming division has faced some serious challenges recently. Increased competition, tariffs imposed during the Trump administration, job cuts, and frequent shifts in strategy have put a lot of pressure on the Xbox brand. The PlayStation 5 has significantly outsold Xbox worldwide, even leading Microsoft to release its popular Halo franchise on PlayStation – a platform normally considered a rival.