Explore Nintendo's latest actions and the clash between IP rights and gaming creativity in the retro gaming community.

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.

    • krashmo@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 hours ago

      Is that surprising to anyone? The specific grounds they’ve chosen for that lawsuit is odd but if any of their legal battles have merit its that one. Palworld is intentionally toeing the line between derivative and blatant ripoff.

      • kboy101222@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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        2 hours ago

        I mean, gaming patents are horse shit from stage one. There’s 0 reason you should be able to patent a method or mechanic in a creative medium other than creepy corporate BS

        • krashmo@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          5 minutes ago

          That logic could easily apply to any kind of patent or copyright. That’s not to say you’re wrong but it’s part of a larger discussion than it seemed like was happening here.