Of all the major gaming companies, Nintendo has always been the toughest regarding copyright infringement and online takedowns. Not only have emulators been issued lawsuits and takedowns by Nintendo in the past, but also art and music.
Although copyright takedowns on platforms like YouTubers were instilled to allow for creative freedoms and protections for creators, Nintendo has always been somewhat paranoid, slamming their hammer down on anyone they suspect to be abusing their property.
So, no wonder anyone who gets a copyright strike or notice from Nintendo would instantly believe it. As an intricately detailed report from The Verge recently revealed, a new form of internet troll is abusing Nintendo’s reputation by reporting fake takedowns and removals on innocent content creators.
A monumental pillar of YouTube content, the fabled “Let's Play” video, is now under attack by malicious trolls. Without any apparent motive, they are making false claims to abuse Nintendo Let's Play YouTubers.
The core subject of the article is the YouTuber Domtendo, who had a long run-in with a troll persona called Tatsumi Masaaki, who claimed to represent Nintendo's intellectual property management. Despite weird emails, Domtendo followed the demands at risk of channel termination due to copystrikes....
