Nintendo Faces Backlash for Rogue Copyright Claims Against YouTubers

The world of video gaming has been rocked once again, as Nintendo takes aim at a popular YouTuber who created a multiplayer mod for the hit game, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The mod in question, called Triforce Heroes, allows players to team up online and explore the vast open world of Hyrule together. However, Nintendo has escalated its war on the mod by targeting the creator, and fans of the game are left scratching their heads at why the company is taking such a hardline stance. In this article, we explore the controversy surrounding Nintendo’s actions, and what it means for the future of modding in the gaming industry.


Nintendo has increased the number of rogue copyright claims it has issued against content creators on Youtube, including Eric “PointCrow” Morino, after the massive hype wave following the latest trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Morino responded with a plea to Nintendo in a video posted on April 14, requesting that the strikes and claims be removed or for a dialogue to start. Nintendo has not yet responded to these requests. The claims started with footage of a Breath of the Wild multiplayer mod that Morino uploaded, but have since extended to over 20 additional videos across Morino’s entire content creation career. Morino defended his videos on fair use grounds, but now fears that challenging these claims could be too costly and may jeopardize his YouTube channel’s future. Other YouTubers who play Zelda have reported similar copyright claims against their challenge and gameplay videos or videos that do not relate to the modded content.


In conclusion, it appears that Nintendo’s battle against unauthorized mods and copyrighted content is stronger than ever. With their recent actions against popular YouTube channel, “GameXplain,” and their crackdown on multiplayer mods for “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,” it is clear that Nintendo is committed to protecting their intellectual property. However, this has sparked debate over the limitations of creative freedom within the gaming community. It remains to be seen what the fallout will be from this ongoing conflict between Nintendo and their fans, but for now, it seems that players will have to tread carefully when it comes to modding and sharing content online. As always, we will continue to follow this story and provide any updates as they develop.