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A YouTube channel that uploads video game soundtracks reportedly sent over 1,300 copyright blocks in one day. This news isn’t shocking when you know Nintendo’s track record when it comes to creating fans and communities, but it’s still a frustrating situation as much of the music that has been removed from YouTube is still unstreamable. on services like Spotify.
yesterday morning, YouTuber GilvaSunner posted a tweet explaining that Nintendo had sent them and their channel over 1,300 “copyright blockers.”.” The channel, which is extremely popular, uploads full video game soundtracksso that fans can easily listen to their favorite Kirby of Mario follow on YouTube.
After all blocks of copyright had passed and the dust settled, GilvaSunner shared a list of all the soundtracks that Nintendo had targeted and blocked from the site. It’s a long list.
- The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
- The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
- The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
- Super Smash Bros Melee
- Super Smash Bros Brawl
- Yoshi’s eiland
- Super Mario Land
- Super Mario Galaxy
- Super Mario World
- New Super Mario Bros
- Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
- Mario 3D World
- Luigi’s Mansion
- Mario & Luigi: Bowsers inside story
- Kid Icarus-opstand
- Kirby’s dreamland
According to Gilva Sunner Their videos are not monetized And they don’t take advantage of it, yet Nintendo decided to block hundreds of videos anyway.
Kotaku has contacted Nintendo about the copyright blocks and whether the company has plans to release its music on streaming services.
tit is not the first time that GilvaSunner has come into contact with Nintendo. Back in 2019, the same YouTuber got numerous copyright claims from Nintendo about other video game soundtrack uploads. And throughout 2020, GilvaSunner continued to receive copyright blocks from Nintendo.
“I’m not angry or surprised that Nintendo is doing this, but I do find it a bit disappointing that there is hardly an alternative,” explained GilvaSunner in a 2020 tweet thread. “If Nintendo thinks this is what needs to be done (to set an example), I’ll have them take the channel down. After all, it is their content.”
While it’s true that Nintendo is legally free to remove video uploads from their copyrighted content, it remains disappointing that the company doesn’t want to partner with fans or its player community to provide them with more ways to enjoy the great music from past games. Nintendo titles. While you consider how quickly the company shuts down a fangame or mod, it’s unlikely Nintendo will change any time soon.
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