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Pokémon Company Strikes Old YouTube Video Over Modded Content

Content creators urged to remove modded Pokémon videos amid fears of a broader crackdown.

  • The Pokémon Company has issued a copyright strike against a seven-year-old video by YouTuber NoahJ456, which featured Pokémon modded into Call of Duty: Zombies.
  • Content creators are warned to delete or unlist any videos with modded Pokémon content to avoid further strikes.
  • This move by The Pokémon Company has sparked fears among Pokémon content creators of a more aggressive crackdown on modded content.
  • No legal action has been taken against Palworld, a game that draws inspiration from Pokémon, despite some speculation that it might be the cause of the renewed focus on copyright.
  • The situation has led to discussions about the balance between copyright protection and fan creativity.
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