Popular streamer Ludwig faced legal action from Nintendo for modifying a Super Smash Bros. level during his tournament, The Ludwig Ahgren Championship Series, in July 2023. Nintendo’s subsequent changes to tournament guidelines left fans irked. Ludwig’s claims of being “sued” surfaced in a YouTube video titled “I got sued by Nintendo,” where he discussed receiving a “Notice of Infringement of Intellectual Property.” This implied that his tournament had to adhere to Nintendo’s rules, including refraining from modifying the game. Ludwig explained that he wanted to freeze certain elements in the Pokemon Stadium level to enhance competitiveness and reduce luck-based factors. Despite the modifications, no significant updates have emerged regarding the matter. The incident has further stoked discussions within the gaming community about the control game developers exert over the use and modification of their titles in public events.
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