The popular physics sandbox game Garry’s Mod is removing all Nintendo-related content from its Steam Workshop following a takedown request from the gaming giant. Facepunch Studios, the developer behind Garry’s Mod, announced the move in a Steam update, stating that Nintendo had issued the takedown notice and that they had to respect the company’s wishes.
The move has sparked a mixed reaction from fans, with some understanding the decision and others criticizing the development team for “falling for it.” Some players are even demanding proof that the takedown requests are legitimate, while others are calling for Facepunch to keep the Nintendo content in place as a matter of principle.
The removal of Nintendo content is a significant blow to the Garry’s Mod community, as there are hundreds of Nintendo-related mods and content available on the Steam Workshop
The removal of Nintendo content is a significant blow to the Garry’s Mod community, as there are hundreds of Nintendo-related mods and content available on the Steam Workshop. The search term “Nintendo” yields 44 pages of results, while “Mario” brings up a whopping 186 pages. Other Nintendo characters, such as Bowser, Zelda, Princess Peach, Luigi, and Yoshi, also have numerous pages of results.
Facepunch Studios is asking for the community’s help in removing the Nintendo content, stating that it’s an ongoing process and that they have 20 years of uploads to sort through. The developer is urging players to delete their Nintendo-related uploads and refrain from uploading them again in the future.
Nintendo is notoriously protective of its intellectual property, and this move is seen as a continuation of that trend. The company has a history of taking legal action against individuals and companies that it believes are infringing on its copyrights, including the recent lawsuit against the makers of the Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu.
The removal of Nintendo content from Garry’s Mod may be seen as a setback for the game’s community, but it’s also a reminder of the importance of respecting intellectual property rights. As Facepunch Studios put it, “It’s Nintendo. Need more be said?”
