12-23-2015, 08:11 PM
I don't think you fully understand the how complicated copyright law is, especially when it comes to derivative work. Just by releasing a similar, conpetitive platform based fighting game after years of continued hacking and copyright infringement of Nintendo's intellectual property is more than enough for a lengthy, and definitely expensive legal battle if Nintendo so wished, especially if the game is commercial or seen as a direct competitor to their Smash game.
They're not worried because some random dude on the internet told them they're in a legal gray area, they've consulted with actual IP lawyers who without a doubt know copyright better than either you or I. If the professionals don't think the claim is baseless (which it isn't, btdubs) it's most likely not baseless.
They're not worried because some random dude on the internet told them they're in a legal gray area, they've consulted with actual IP lawyers who without a doubt know copyright better than either you or I. If the professionals don't think the claim is baseless (which it isn't, btdubs) it's most likely not baseless.