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The popular Nintendo DS emulator, Drastic, is now free for all users following a recent lawsuit filed against the emulator’s creators, Exophase. The distribution of the emulator is now available to download for free on various platforms.
Preservationists are expressing outrage over the recent shutdown of a popular 3DS emulator following a lawsuit by Nintendo targeting the software’s developer. The emulator, known as Citra, allowed users to play 3DS games on their computers, preserving access to games that may otherwise become inaccessible as hardware ages.
Terms of Settlement
Under the terms of the settlement, the makers of the emulator, which allows users to play Nintendo Switch games on their computers, have agreed to cease all development, distribution, and sale of the software. In addition to the monetary payment, the makers have also agreed to hand over their website domain and any source code related to the emulator.
The Yuzu emulator developer has recently responded to the lawsuit filed by Nintendo, claiming that the emulator represents a violation of their intellectual property rights.
Yuzu, the popular Nintendo Switch emulator, has recently issued a response to the lawsuit filed against them by Nintendo. The lawsuit alleges that Yuzu infringes on Nintendo’s copyrights and violates the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed against tech giant Apple, alleging that the company is monopolizing cloud storage for its devices. The lawsuit, filed in California federal court, claims that Apple’s control over iCloud storage is anti-competitive and harms consumers.
Cooperation with Authorities
The Yuzu team has stated that they are cooperating fully with the authorities in order to resolve the issue in a timely and appropriate manner. They take copyright infringement very seriously and are dedicated to addressing any concerns raised by the legal action initiated by Nintendo.
Apple has recently been hit with a class action lawsuit over its iCloud’s 5GB limit and iPhone backup restrictions. The lawsuit, filed in a California federal court, alleges that Apple’s storage limit of 5GB for iCloud users is insufficient and that the company’s backup restrictions unfairly force users to pay for additional storage.
Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against a Rhode Island company for alleged game piracy. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, accuses the company of distributing pirated versions of Nintendo’s popular games.
The Supreme Court delivered a final ruling in the long-standing legal battle between Apple and VirnetX, awarding the tech giant $503 million in damages. The decision, which marks the end of a decade-long dispute, upholds Apple’s victory in the patent infringement lawsuit.
