Nintendo has been actively taking down YouTube videos that feature its games being emulated or modded, which has sparked significant discussion and concern within the gaming community. This action primarily targets content creators who showcase modified versions of Nintendo games, such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and others, often using emulators like CEMU or Yuzu.Reasons Behind Nintendo's ActionsIntellectual Property Protection: Nintendo's aggressive stance is largely driven by the need to protect its intellectual property rights. Under Japanese copyright law, failure to enforce these rights could potentially weaken their legal standing, leading to a loss of ownership

Nintendo has been actively taking down YouTube videos that feature its games being emulated or modded, which has sparked significant discussion and concern within the gaming community.

  • Lvxferre [he/him]@mander.xyzEnglish
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    5 months ago

    “So, those guys generate positive advertisement for our games. How do we stop it, and make sure that public opinion shifts to «Nintendo is cringe and you’re a loser if you play this shit»?”

    Also, what the fuck is with Japanese law, criminalising modding?

  • Hudomi@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    5 months ago

    With all these news recently, you could think Nintendo wants to be hated. It’s truly shameful how the company has fallen since Iwata is gone.

    • _sideffect@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      5 months ago

      We won’t have much choices left it seems

      Sony: Greedy fucks who don’t know their customers anymore Microsoft: Kills off great studios then complains they have no games

        • Fonzie!@ttrpg.networkEnglish
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          5 months ago

          And what do you play them on? Sony PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, or Microsoft Windows? Maybe you play the Microsoft Windows version on Linux or macOS?

                • Fonzie!@ttrpg.networkEnglish
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                  5 months ago

                  Oh no, I’m not saying it benefits them. It just means we depend on them.

                  Also means Steam, GOG, Itch etc. will see a high percentage of Windows games sold and played. It’s either that, or one of the consoles. Linux or macOS ports are incredibly rare.

                  Well, or play a mobile game.

  • SkyNTP@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    5 months ago

    I grew up with a Nintendo controller in hand.

    There’s a very good reason I now game almost exclusively on PC. None of this is going to convince me to come back. Quite the opposite in fact.

    • Pyr_Pressure@lemmy.caEnglish
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      5 months ago

      Nintendo has been on my list of most hated companies for awhile now. Just can’t stand how they operate and design their games.

      • MSids@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        5 months ago

        Well hang tight there, the games are dope. Just the legal dicks are the scumbags.

  • GustavoM@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    5 months ago

    Imagine being a long time Nintendo fan to end up being sued because playing their games (and sharing your experience with others) is now considered the same as stealing.