Nintendo Switch эмулятор Yuzu решает судебный иск, должен Nintendo $2.4 миллиона.

Нинтендо продолжает бороться с незаконным пиратством видеоигр

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Nintendo wins $2.4M in legal battle against Switch emulator Yuzu, forcing its shutdown.

A Disheartening End to the Yuzu Saga

In a surprising turn of events, the makers of the popular Nintendo Switch emulator, Yuzu, have reached a settlement with Tropic Haze, the developer of the highly anticipated game, Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Under the settlement, Yuzu will owe Nintendo a whopping $2.4 million. While the settlement is still pending a judge’s approval, it marks a disappointing end to the legal battle.

The Emulation Controversy: To Play or Not to Play?

Yuzu, released in 2018, is a free emulator that allows players to enjoy Nintendo Switch games on their computers or phones. However, Nintendo claims that Yuzu enabled players to access leaked copies of Tears of the Kingdom before its official release, resulting in over 1 million people playing the game prematurely. While Yuzu doesn’t provide unauthorized games itself, Nintendo targeted the emulator as one of the few ways players could access leaked content.

The Price of Settlement

Aside from the monetary settlement, the terms dictate that Tropic Haze will be required to cease all Yuzu operations. This means no more distribution, marketing, or online presence related to the emulator. Even the Yuzu domain name will be relinquished. Yuzu’s lucrative $30,000 per month Patreon campaign will also come to an end.

In a statement on Discord, Yuzu maker Bunnei acknowledged that the intent was never to facilitate piracy. They expressed their belief in ending video game piracy and declared their plans to take their code repositories offline, discontinue the Patreon accounts and Discord servers, and eventually shut down their websites. Bunnei hopes this will contribute to the fight against piracy in the gaming industry.

Nintendo, when reached for comment on the settlement, redirected inquiries to the Entertainment Software Association. The emulator maker’s lawyers did not respond to requests for comment, leaving many unanswered questions.

Q&A: What You Need to Know

Q: What is the impact of the settlement on Yuzu users? A: The settlement means the end of Yuzu as we know it. Users will no longer have access to the emulator, as all related operations and support will cease.

Q: Is Yuzu the only Nintendo Switch emulator available? A: No, there are other emulators out there, but Yuzu gained popularity due to its reliability and the ability to play leaked copies of games.

Q: Is emulation illegal? A: The debate surrounding emulation’s legality has been a longstanding one. While some argue it is a tool for video game preservation, companies like Nintendo consider it copyright infringement.

Q: Are there any alternative ways to play Nintendo Switch games on a computer or phone? A: Currently, Yuzu’s settlement casts doubt on the future of Nintendo Switch emulation. However, technological advancements may bring forth new options in the future.

Reference List

  1. Lawsuit over Yuzu emulator settled
  2. Nintendo’s fight against piracy
  3. Debate on the legality of video game emulation
  4. Nintendo’s previous legal victories against piracy
  5. The impact of Yuzu’s settlement on the gaming community

Original content source: GameTopic

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