Nintendo's Clash with YouTuber Ludwig over Super Smash Bros.
Gaming YouTuber Ludwig Ahgren, known as Ludwig, revealed that Nintendo sent him a "baby cease-and-desist" letter for wanting to modify Super Smash Bros. Melee for a tournament he was running. Nintendo's restrictions on tournaments, including a maximum of 200 participants, a $5,000 prize pool cap, and the use of an unmodified version of the game, have led to concerns about the future of the game's esports scene. Despite Nintendo's actions, the love for the game remains strong among players.