As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming under my belt, I find myself at a crossroads with this latest move by Nintendo. I remember when emulators were the lifeline for many of us who couldn’t afford the latest consoles or simply wanted to revisit nostalgic games. The action against Retro Game Corps feels like a slap in the face to the community that has grown around these platforms.
As a gamer, I’ve noticed that Nintendo has been taking steps to protect their intellectual property. They’ve been issuing copyright strikes on YouTube channels that showcase their games running on emulators, such as Retro Game Corps, which reviews devices designed for emulating classic consoles like the NES and Wii U. This news was first reported by Time Extension.
Russ, the host of Retro Game Corps, shared on social media, “I dislike having to post messages like this, but I received another copyright infringement notice this morning. It looks like I’ll need to adjust my approach when creating videos.” He disclosed that a recent video showcasing a Wii U emulator was taken down following Nintendo’s request.
It’s regrettable that I need to share this, but I found myself facing yet another copyright infringement notice this morning. This means I’ll likely have to adjust my approach when creating videos.
— Retro Game Corps (@RetroGameCorps) September 28, 2024
In a YouTube video, Russ voiced worry that Nintendo seems to be singling him out. He stated, “It seems like my worst suspicions were confirmed.” Russ mentioned he might bring up a counterargument based on fair use, stating his video served an educational purpose and didn’t affect the sale of the original game. Nevertheless, he expressed reluctance about taking legal action against such a big company and intends to exclude Nintendo games from future videos, explaining, “I enjoy using those games for my equipment demonstrations.
In a fresh turn of events, Nintendo initiated a patent infringement lawsuit against Pocketpair, the creators of Palworld, claiming numerous breaches of their patents. Filed in the Tokyo District Court, this legal action aims to secure an injunction and collect damages. However, despite these court battles, Palworld has experienced remarkable success, with its release on PlayStation 5 following sales of more than 12 million copies on Steam.
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