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When it comes to likeability among AAA video game developers, the most inconsistent studio has to be Nintendo. On one occasion, they can release a game that garners widespread acclaim, instantly winning the hearts of gamers worldwide. The next moment, they tarnish their reputation by ruining people's lives for relatively minor offenses or implementing new regulations concerning their IPs, which only make it harder to be a Nintendo fan.
Following the successful release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, which currently has an impressive score of 93 on Metacritic, it seems that the sympathy pendulum had to swing another way, and in order for it to do so, Nintendo has just published a new set of rules and guidelines for non-profit, small-scale community tournaments that involve their games, making it more burdensome to conduct such competitions.
Among many other things, the new Community Tournament Guidelines, which come into effect starting November 25, 2023, include the prohibition of small tournaments from generating commercial revenue, constraints on the number of participants allowed in contests, and restrictions on prize winnings, with a stipulation that the market value of these winnings should not exceed €5,000.
More importantly, the new rules substantially heighten the challenges for organizers aiming to monetize the sharing of tournament-related videos or images. Additionally, they explicitly prohibit any form of cooperation with third-party sponsors, irrespective of the sponsors' identity.
"Nintendo reserves the right to take legal action against or cancel any Community Tournaments in its sole discretion, including any tournaments that violate or are likely to violate these guidelines, or Community Tournaments that Nintendo otherwise deems inappropriate," commented the company. "In addition, we may take measures such as prohibiting individuals who violate these guidelines, or engage in other inappropriate acts, from hosting tournaments in the future. Nintendo is not responsible for any problems that may arise between Organisers, Participants, Spectators, or third parties regarding the operation of the Community Tournament."
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