Nintendo Emulator Drama: Yuzu & Citra Shutdown! #Nintendo #Emulation #Yuzu #Citra #GamingNews

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Published on March 5, 2024 2:15:00 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGwggwr_OS8

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Hey gamers, listen up! You won't believe what's going down in the world of Nintendo emulation. So, just over a week ago, Nintendo took legal action against the developers of Yuzu, the leading Nintendo Switch emulator. They were like, "Stop facilitating piracy!" And guess what? Yuzu caved faster than Mario rescues Princess Peach.

In a joint filing, the developers agreed to pay Nintendo a whopping $2.4 million and basically hand over everything Nintendo wanted. They even surrendered the domain name! Ouch!

But get this: they claim "piracy was never our intention." Sure, Jan. They're shutting down everything related to Yuzu and its sibling, Citra, effective immediately. No more support, no more code repositories, nada.

But wait, there's more! Nintendo and Tropic Haze want a judge to say Yuzu definitely circumvents copyright protections. Drama much?

Now, I know what you're thinking: Is this the end of Yuzu and Citra? Well, copies are still floating around, but it's definitely a blow.

And don't worry, legal eagles say this settlement shouldn't set a precedent. So, keep your emulators close and your Nintendo games closer, folks. This rollercoaster isn't over yet!

That's all for now. Stay tuned for more gaming drama.

Original Article: https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/4/24090357/nintendo-yuzu-emulator-lawsuit-settlement

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