Why Nintendo Sues: (Over?)Protecting its Property by Battling Counterfeiters, Suing Streamers & More

Nintendo is one of the best known brands in the one. They are also one of the most legal-trigger-happy. More than almost any other company, Nintendo is known for their AGGRESSIVE use of legal systems across the world to stop pirates, counterfeiters…and, in some cases, ordinary YouTubers. In today’s video, we’re going to take a look at Nintendo’s legal strategies, discuss WHY they are so lawsuit-happy, and hopefully present a balanced perspective on if they are right or wrong. Spoiler alert: Some of you will yell at me. #nintendo #videogames #retrogaming #gamepiracy #gaming -- Like what you have to see? Check out the channel homepage to find more videos and subscribe:    / @almostsomething   If you enjoyed this video, you clearly love video game history! If that's the case, make sure to check out our Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/almostsom... If use many of these books to create the content for these videos, and if you buy a book from the storefront here, I'll get a small commission. -- More on the incredible story of Wisdom Tree, the “Christian” developer that Nintendo was too afraid to sue, here:    • Wisdom Tree: The Blatant Cash-Grab “Christ...   More on Nintendo’s efforts at quality control here:    • Nintendo’s Seal of Quality: How Nintendo E...   To check out Sued By Nintendo, visit their website: https://www.suedbynintendo.com/