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Retro Gaming YouTuber Faces Jail Over Console Reviews

Italian YouTuber Once Were Nerd faces potential jail time and fines after authorities confiscated his collection of handheld gaming devices, accusing him of copyright violations related to reviewing consoles with pre-loaded games. He claims to have reviewed the devices objectively without sponsorship, but is under investigation for violating Italian copyright law, with possible penalties including €15,000 and three years in prison. Salicini has started a GoFundMe to cover legal costs amid social media restrictions and ongoing legal proceedings.