Nintendo takedown notices target Switch software on GitHub
GitHub disabled 144 repositories linked to modchip software, while 71 repositories associated with the Citron Neo emulator were also affected.
Nintendo submitted four notices seeking the removal of software from GitHub on November 6, according to TorrentFreak. The action targeted repositories connected to Switch emulators Yuzu and Citron Neo, along with software used in modchips.
Modchip software represented the biggest portion of the action: GitHub disabled 144 repositories, including copies and forks. Nintendo alleges that people distributing the software enable users to play pirated games.
The action also affected 71 repositories linked to Citron Neo. Separately, the person operating two more Yuzu forks voluntarily took down their code. Despite the removals, TorrentFreak found other copies of the modchip software that remained accessible on GitHub.
In a Reddit discussion, many users questioned whether the removals would have a lasting effect. They cited earlier action against Yuzu and said they expected deleted software to surface elsewhere. Those comments reflected community expectations, while TorrentFreak's findings showed that some copies were still available.
