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Article: Nintendo, Galoob trade lawsuits. (Lewis Galoob Toys Inc. sued by Nintendo Company Ltd over Game Genie)
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- Children's Business
- Article date:
- July 1, 1990
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NINTENDO, GALOOB TRADE LAWSUITS
Lewis Galoob Toys introduced its video game accessory Game Genie to conjure up fresh profits, but in addition to sales, the new product has stirred a brouhaha with Nintendo.
Galoob describes the Game Genie as a "video game enhancer." David Galoob, chairman and president of the $228 million toy company, explains that with the help of Game Genie, players of Nintendo video games can fly over obstacles rather than take a chance jumping over them, and they can give themselves a chance to explore even the highest levels of the game, which many players are unable to reach unaided. In addition, players can introduce unique special ...