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[–] pjwestin@lemmy.world 108 points 3 days ago (15 children)

If Nintendo weren't such pricks about their IP, they would be a perfect company. They don't chase short-lived trends, they don't make live-service slop or loot boxes, their DLC is usually great (without feeling necessary), they constantly experiment and innovate, and most of their hardware is incredibly durable and reliable (joycon drift being the big exception). But if you make a fan game or host a tournament using one of their games, even if it's been out of print for 20 years, even if you're not monetizing it, they will come after you. It's the one thing I really hate about them.

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 41 points 3 days ago (14 children)

If Nintendo weren’t such pricks about their IP, they would be a perfect company

They also have some atrocious work culture. Managers screaming at people. Developers routinely overworked to burnout. Leads can be egomaniacal in their pursuit of a particular vision.

The IP attitude is deeply rooted in a company culture of strict control and authoritarian attitudes.

That said, they produce some incredible art and style. So it's hard to argue with the results.

Wish people would be more comfortable simply feeling inspired by Nintendo and doing their own things, rather than trying to harvest Nintendo IP and fight them for control. Would make everyone happier over the long term.

[–] WhiskyTangoFoxtrot@lemmy.world 20 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Wish people would be more comfortable simply feeling inspired by Nintendo and doing their own things

The PalWorld devs did that. Nintendo sued them anyway.

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