Nintendo Blocks Dolphin Emulator Release, Citing Stifled Innovation.
TL;DR
Nintendo's legal team has issued a cease and desist citing the DMCA against Dolphin emulator's Steam page, leading to the indefinite postponement of its release on the platform. Dolphin's developers are investigating their options and may face a tough legal battle against Nintendo. The emulator is still available on Dolphin's website, and there is no direct warning from Nintendo to the team.
- Nintendo Shuts Down Steam Launch Of Dolphin Emulator Game Informer
- Nintendo Gets GameCube And Wii Emulator Kicked From Steam Kotaku
- Nintendo explains their Dolphin emulator DMCA, says the project 'stifles innovation' GoNintendo
- Nintendo Says Dolphin Emulator on Steam 'Harms Development and Ultimately Stifles Innovation' IGN
- Nintendo explains the decision behind blocking release of Dolphin emulator TechRadar
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