Nintendo Blocks Dolphin Emulator on Steam, Citing Stifled Innovation.
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Nintendo has issued a cease and desist order against the Dolphin emulator on Steam, stating that its existence "harms development and ultimately stifles innovation" by using illegal practices to grant access to older Nintendo games. The legality and morality of video game emulation is a regularly discussed subject in the industry, and the outcome of this case will perhaps set a new precedent going forward.
- Nintendo Says Dolphin Emulator on Steam 'Harms Development and Ultimately Stifles Innovation' IGN
- Nintendo Gets GameCube And Wii Emulator Kicked From Steam Kotaku
- Nintendo explains their Dolphin emulator DMCA, says the project 'stifles innovation' GoNintendo
- Dolphin says Nintendo blocked a Steam release of its Wii and GameCube emulator The Verge
- Nintendo explains its decision to block Dolphin's Steam release, saying it 'stifles innovation' | VGC Video Games Chronicle
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