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I hope other gaming communities realize that if Nintendo gets away with this, it opens the door up for every game publisher to Cease and Desist any tournament series that doesn't follow their rules perfectly.
They are doing this because of Slippi, but since Slippi is legal -
They are doing this because of Slippi, but since Slippi is legal -
due to it being simple code injection with no assets from Nintendo, they use the outdated copyright system to take down the tournaments anyway.
The same can and will be done for youtube videos, streams, twitter videos, you name it.
Seriously, we need to show that this is not OK.
The same can and will be done for youtube videos, streams, twitter videos, you name it.
Seriously, we need to show that this is not OK.
They went back on it once in 2013 after trying to cancel a tournament that, again, was completely legal and raised almost $100000 for charity.
Publishers tried to do the same thing with Dragon Ball Fighterz recently too, and eventually gave in after all the negative publicity.
Publishers tried to do the same thing with Dragon Ball Fighterz recently too, and eventually gave in after all the negative publicity.
So spread this however you can. Call @NintendoAmerica and email them and BE NICE & RESPECTFUL WHEN YOU DO IT (this decision was not made by some dude sitting in customer support).
Get #FreeMelee trending and get another one tomorrow
I'll make a youtube video about it tmrw as well
Get #FreeMelee trending and get another one tomorrow
I'll make a youtube video about it tmrw as well
also check out http://Slippi.gg to say screw Nintendo in the best way possible.
An easy and free way to play Melee online with amazing netcode and instant matchmaking.
An easy and free way to play Melee online with amazing netcode and instant matchmaking.
