Shadows of Lylat

[Placid]

I want this game. So. Bad.

[Ad Bot]

[Muffinmix]

Nintendo's probably going to have it ceased and desisted, just like every other fan game.

[Placid]

Nintendo's probably going to have it ceased and desisted, just like every other fan game.

I know.. :(

[Osak]

Nintendo's probably going to have it ceased and desisted, just like every other fan game.

In their forums, they remove fangames.

[LegoEggo]

They can't do anything about it if it's freeware. Amirite? I dunno.

[Muffinmix]

They can't do anything about it if it's freeware. Amirite? I dunno.

They have before, numerous times. Copyright is copyright and they can be richards about it if they want.

Best example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz-Sfw91A6A

Pretty sure this was discontinued

[orange wolf]

fast, someone send an email to Nintendo and ask if they can make a fan-made game, and see what they say.

[zackin5]

Everyone is making fun off of Nintendo fan games so Nintendo stops them

[orange wolf]

emailed

I really enjoy the Metriod series, so much in fact that I would like to make a fan-made sequel to it, are there any legal matters I should know about before doing so?

[orange wolf]

doubled

their response

Hi,

 
We appreciate the interest in Nintendo and in all our video game products. To us, it represents a great sign of success and recognition of the Nintendo brand.

 

"Nintendo" is a registered trademark of Nintendo of America Inc. Nintendo owns extensive intellectual property rights in all of its products, including video game systems, game titles, characters, game software, graphics, artwork, and screen shots. Nintendo also retains rights in content on Nintendo's websites, including articles, artwork, screen shots and other files. Trademarks and copyrights for third-party games and characters are owned by the companies which market or license those products.

 

While we are grateful for all the requests for permission to use Nintendo properties, we are not able to grant such requests. We receive thousands of requests and do not have adequate staffing to review them all. Therefore, our general policy is to decline requests for permission for the use of Nintendo properties.

 

Although we are unable to grant permission, use of Nintendo's properties without formal permission by Nintendo may still be allowed under the relevant laws of the particular jurisdiction involved. Thus, we encourage you to seek your own legal counsel if you have any questions about whether your particular proposed use is permitted without Nintendo's authorization. Nintendo cannot provide legal advice.

 

We appreciate your support. For more information about Nintendo and its products, please visit our website at www.nintendo.com.

 
Sincerely,

 
Barbara Soules
Nintendo of America Inc.



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From: "orangewolf@live.com" <orangewolf@live.com>
Received: 7/18/09 2:23:13 PM PDT
To: Nintendo Nintendo <Nintendo@noa.nintendo.com>
Subject: Webform: Game Related > Other

I really enjoy the Metriod series, so much in fact that I would like to make a fan-made sequel to it, are there any legal matters I should know about before doing so?


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I lol'd.

[WhoDa?]

Ah crap. Does this mean, if they find it, they will try to sue them?

[Ryuu]

Ah crap. Does this mean, if they find it, they will try to sue them?

Precisely, :c