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Nintendo wins court case to stop DS flashcart emulator sales |
July 10, 2013
Nintendo has won a court case in Tokyo against sellers of illegal game emulators for its DS handheld console, part of its ongoing legal campaign to stamp out the products under toughened Japanese laws.The game company applauded a decision handed down by the Tokyo District Court on Tuesday to order several Japanese importers to stop selling "magic computers," known as "flashcarts" in other countries. Nintendo filed the case along with several dozen game producers including Capcom and Square Enix.The Tokyo District Court ordered that the six offending companies also pay restitution of about ¥96 million yen (US$950,000). Although the sum was small given the size of the game industry, Nintendo applauded the financial penalty."This decision affirms not just the illegality of 'magic computers,' but also the responsibility of importers for damages caused to legitimate software sales, and Nintendo recognizes its importance to the entire gaming industry," the company said in a press release.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
Link: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2044004/nintendo-wins-court-case-to-stop-ds-flashcart-emulator-sales.html#tk.rss_all
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