Nintendo blitzes GitHub with over 8,000 emulator-related DMCA takedowns

Nintendo has issued over 8,000 DMCA takedowns on GitHub repositories containing code from the Yuzu Switch emulator, citing massive piracy concerns. This action follows a recent lawsuit settlement where Yuzu's creators paid Nintendo $2.4 million. The takedowns target repositories that Nintendo claims bypass its security measures and enable illegal game copies.

GitHub has responded by giving developers time to modify their content before it gets disabled, also providing legal resources for those wishing to contest the takedowns. Amidst a resurgence in emulator popularity, Nintendo's aggressive legal stance highlights its intent to protect its intellectual property, despite criticisms that this approach overlooks the importance of emulators in video game preservation.