Yuzu Emulator Under Fire: Nintendo Sues Over Alleged 1 Million Pre-Release Zelda Downloads
Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti
Nintendo ADR (OTC:NTDOY) has filed a lawsuit against Tropic Haze, the developers of the Yuzu emulator, for facilitating over one million illegal downloads of 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' before its release. The suit, filed in Rhode Island, accuses Tropic Haze of violating the Digital Millennium Copyright Act by enabling users to decrypt and play Nintendo Switch games without purchase. Nintendo seeks control of Yuzu's domain, financial damages, and $150,000 for each copyrighted work infringed. The lawsuit also highlights Yuzu's Patreon earnings from bypassing Nintendo's anti-piracy measures.
February 28, 2024 | 9:46 pm
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Nintendo's lawsuit against Yuzu emulator developers for facilitating illegal game downloads could bolster its stance on copyright protection and potentially recover significant financial damages.
Nintendo's aggressive legal stance against copyright infringement, as demonstrated by previous successful lawsuits, suggests a potential positive impact on its stock. The lawsuit could deter piracy, protect Nintendo's intellectual property rights, and possibly result in financial compensation, all of which are positive for NTDOY shareholders.
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