The creators complied, but have stated that they still have Zelda30Tribute’s codes which they will upload to Github – a source code management site that allows programmers to share their work with others. This way, players can still check out the tribute.
Zelda30Tribute got half million of plays in a few days but they still respected the request of Nintendo.
This is not the first time Nintendo have accused their fans of copyright infringement. In 2013, Nintendo had filed a “mass claim” against YouTuber’s whose videos included clips of their games. This kind of activity can have a negative impact on marketing and public relations for Nintendo as it upsets the fans.
