Pokémon developer Game Freak has confirmed the breach of its servers that occurred in August this year, resulting in the unauthorized access of data involving 2,606 individuals, including current, former, and contract employees. Released information contained names and email addresses, although the company refrained from commenting on speculative leaks regarding upcoming projects. As part of its response, Game Freak is reaching out to those affected, where feasible, and is set to bolster its cybersecurity measures to curb future incidents. A statement from the company expressed regret for the "inconvenience and concern" caused by the breach.
Game Freak, collaborating with both Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, controls a franchise renowned as one of the world's most valuable media properties, currently developing "Pokémon Legends: Z-A" for a release next year. Last month, legal proceedings were initiated in Japan by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company against Pocketpair, the creators of 'Palword,' a game labeled "Pokémon with guns," for alleged patent infringement, though specifics remain undisclosed.
Game Freak, collaborating with both Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, controls a franchise renowned as one of the world's most valuable media properties, currently developing "Pokémon Legends: Z-A" for a release next year. Last month, legal proceedings were initiated in Japan by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company against Pocketpair, the creators of 'Palword,' a game labeled "Pokémon with guns," for alleged patent infringement, though specifics remain undisclosed.
