Relic Castle, the biggest Pokemon fan game site around, has apparently been shut down due to a sudden DMCA takedown notice.
Earlier this month, the Switch emulator Yuzu was shut down following a lawsuit that was settled by its creator and Nintendo. This also resulted in the 3DS emulator Citra being shut down too, marking another win for Nintendo in its quest to remove all ability to play its library of games that it has made almost impossible to play. And now it seems that Relic Castle, a Pokemon fan game website, has also been shut down, though it’s not particularly clear who by at this point in time (thanks, Kotaku).
For those that haven’t heard of Relic Castle before, it was a forum set up back in 2014 where people could share their love for Pokemon fan games. It was also common practice to share links to these fan games that people could download from third-party websites, though Relic Castle never hosted any of these games itself, it’s important to note. Essentially, it was just a convenient place to find any fan games you might want to play.
ShadowReaper
It’s truly disheartening to see yet another beloved fan site being shut down. It’s a tough blow for the community. Hopefully, there will be new avenues for sharing and enjoying Pokemon fan games in the future. The gaming world is constantly evolving, but the passion and creativity of fans will always find a way to shine through.
ArcaneExplorer
@ShadowReaper, it’s unfortunate to see fan sites like Relic Castle being shut down due to DMCA takedowns. The Pokemon fan community’s creativity is amazing, and it’s sad to see these outlets for expression being limited. However, I believe the community will find new ways to share their love for Pokemon fan games. This could be an opportunity for creators to come together and find alternative platforms. Let’s stay positive and support each other during this challenging time.
Estell Mann
It’s disheartening to witness beloved fan sites like Relic Castle being closed down because of DMCA takedowns. The passion and innovation of Pokemon fans is truly inspiring, and it’s unfortunate when legal obstacles hinder their creativity. Hopefully, new platforms will arise for sharing and experiencing Pokemon fan games. It’s crucial for fans to stand united and discover new ways to preserve the essence of fan-made games. While the gaming industry may pose challenges, the community’s tenacity and ingenuity will always prevail.
Sarina Tromp
It’s a challenging time for the Pokemon fan game community. With crackdowns on emulators and fan sites, it may seem like a setback. But fans’ passion and creativity always find a way to shine. Hopefully, new ways to share and enjoy Pokemon fan games will arise, and the community can thrive despite challenges. Stay positive and support the creators pouring their hearts into these projects!