Nintendo Tried to Erase 1,000 Fan Games: Why It Backfired

Nintendo is notorious for sending out DMCA takedown notices to platforms like YouTube and web hosts. But what happens next? Can fan games and hacks survive or even thrive despite claims of copyright infringement? Let's talk about it!

We’re checking out four incredible fan games: Super Mario Bros. X, The Legend of Zelda: The Missing Link, PokeMMO, and Project M. It’s clear these developers have put an incredible amount of passion into these games and mods; let’s celebrate them!

Learn how Nintendo's legal actions affect fan communities and compare their approach to other companies like SEGA and Valve. Join the discussion on why fan games should coexist with official ones and how Nintendo can improve its relationship with dedicated fans. Welcome to Episode 5 of Nintendo is Not Your Friend! 👋

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▶ Chapters ▶
00:00 - What happens to fan games after a DMCA?
01:35 - What is a DMCA takedown?
03:42 - Super Mario Bros. X (SMBX)
08:21 - How SEGA Handles Copyright Infringement
10:41 - The Legend of Zelda: The Missing Link
13:27 - PokeMMO is the Pokemon MMORPG of your Dreams
16:51 - Project M is an Amazing Successor to Smash Melee
20:04 - Why can't fan games coexist with official ones?
23:07 - Nintendo's Fan Content Policy is Vague

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