A YouTube channel that uploads video game soundtracks has reportedly been sent over 1300 copyright blocks in one day. This news isn’t shocking if you know Nintendo’s track record when it comes to fan creations and communities, but it’s still a frustrating situation as much of the music that is removed from YouTube is still not streamable on services like Spotify.
Yesterday morning, YouTuber GilvaSunner posted a tweet explaining that Nintendo had sent them and their channel over 1300 “copyright blocks.” The channel, which is extremely popular, uploads full video game soundtracks, letting fans easily listen to their favorite Kirby or Mario track via YouTube.
After all, the copyright blocks went through 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 Island
- 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: Bowser’s Inside Story
- Kid Icarus Uprising
- Kirby’s Dream Land
According to GilvaSunner their videos aren’t monetized and they don’t profit off them, yet Nintendo still decided to block hundreds of videos.
Source: Kotaku