Nintendo Intensifies Pressure on YouTube Emulator Channels – Report

Nintendo has taken action against YouTube channels showcasing its games running on emulators and issued copyright strikes to creators such as Retro Game Corps, which reviews devices that can emulate classic consoles like the NES and Wii U. Time Extension He was the first to report.

Retro Game Corps host Russ posted on social media: “I hate posting like this, but I got another copyright strike this morning. I’m going to have to change the way I make videos.” It has been announced that a recent video showing the Wii U emulator has been removed at Nintendo’s request.

One YouTube In the statement, Russ expressed concerns about being specifically targeted by Nintendo. “It looks like my worst fears have come true,” he said. Russ argued that his video was educational and did not affect the market for the original game, adding that he was considering a counterclaim under fair use. But he remains hesitant to take legal action against a major company and plans to keep Nintendo games out of future content, saying: “I like to use these games for my hardware demos.”

Another development is that Nintendo announced in September Filed a patent infringement lawsuit against PocketpairPalworld’s developer claims multiple patents have been infringed. The lawsuit filed in Tokyo District Court requests injunctive relief and compensation. Despite these legal challenges, Palworld has been a tremendous success. coming soon to PlayStation 5 After selling over 12 million copies on Steam.