The individual behind an unofficial PC port of the Game Boy Color classic Link’s Awakening, which gained widespread attention on social media, has taken it down from itch.io following a takedown notice from Nintendo.
The creator, ‘linksawakeningdxhd,’ had uploaded a PC port of 1998’s Link’s Awakening DX, featuring HD visuals, 120fps scrolling, and widescreen support. However, the game’s files were suspended after Nintendo issued a copyright claim.
The takedown notice, published on itch.io, is reproduced below:
To Whom It May Concern:
I am an authorized representative of Nintendo of America Inc., owner of the following copyrighted material:
PA0002212311 (The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening) and PA0000772666 (Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (Game Boy version).
It has come to our attention that the following game, https://linksawakeningdxhd.itch.io/links-awakening-dx-hd, offered on Itch.io infringes and makes unauthorized use of Nintendo’s copyrights in The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening video game.
For additional information, visit Nintendo’s website at the following URLs:
https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/game-boy-nintendo-switch-online-switc…
https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/the-legend-of-zelda-links-awakening-s…
Please act expeditiously to remove the download and information page for the infringing game.
I have a good faith belief that the material is not authorized by the intellectual property owner, its agent, or the law. The information provided in the notice is accurate, and I swear under penalty of perjury that I am authorized to make the complaint on behalf of the intellectual property owner.
Sincerely,
Nintendo Legal
Nintendo of America Inc.
4600 150th Avenue NE
Redmond, WA 98052
425-882-2040
[email protected]
The port garnered attention for allowing players to zoom out for a complete view of Koholint Island, with all NPCs and enemies remaining active.
Unsurprisingly, Nintendo has taken action in this case, as the company is known for swiftly addressing fan projects, a trend observed over the years.
Nintendo had officially released its own remake of Link’s Awakening for the Switch in 2019.
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