The Pokémon Company Takes Action Against Modded Pokémon Content on YouTube
The Pokémon Company has issued copyright strikes and taken down videos featuring modded Pokémon content on YouTube, raising concerns among content creators and fans about potential channel closures and further crackdowns.
The Pokémon Company Takes Action Against Modded Pokémon Content on YouTube
The Pokémon Company has recently taken action against modded Pokémon content on YouTube, leading to the removal of a seven-year-old video featuring modded Pokémon monsters in a Call of Duty: Zombies match. This move has raised concerns among content creators and fans about potential channel closures and further crackdowns.
( Credit to: Kotaku )
NoahJ456, a popular Call of Duty content creator with over 5 million subscribers on YouTube, received a copyright removal strike email from The Pokémon Company, stating that his video featuring modded Pokémon had been taken down at their request. This incident serves as a warning to other YouTubers with similar content, urging them to delete or unlist any videos featuring Pokémon mods.
While NoahJ456 acknowledged that The Pokémon Company was within their rights to strike the video, he expressed frustration and highlighted the potential consequences, stating that two more strikes could lead to the deletion of his channel. This situation has sparked concerns among Pokémon content creators, fearing that Nintendo and The Pokémon Company may adopt an aggressive approach and target even decade-old videos.
Concerns Among Pokémon Content Creators
The recent actions taken by The Pokémon Company have left Pokémon content creators worried about the future of their channels. One content creator, ToastedShoes, blamed himself and his Palworld x Pokemon mod video for triggering the company’s response. The video, which showcased a mod incorporating Pokémon monsters into Palworld, was removed following a DMCA claim from Nintendo and The Pokémon Company.
These events have raised concerns that Nintendo and The Pokémon Company might intensify their crackdown on modded content and videos featuring Pokémon. This behavior is reminiscent of Nintendo’s past actions when it targeted YouTube channels sharing music from its games that were not readily available on streaming platforms.
The Potential Impact on the Pokémon Community
The actions taken by The Pokémon Company against modded Pokémon content on YouTube could have significant implications for the Pokémon community. Content creators and fans are closely watching to see how this situation develops and whether there will be further crackdowns or channel closures.
It remains to be seen whether The Pokémon Company’s actions are solely related to Palworld, a game that drew attention for its use of Pokémon-like designs. The Pokémon Company confirmed its investigation into Palworld but has not publicly taken any action against the game or its developer, Pocketpair, at this time.