Switch emulator Suyu taken down from GitLab over alleged DMCA violations
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Switch emulator Suyu was taken down from GitLab following a DMCA request. The identity of the requester is unknown.
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Suyu was based on Yuzu code, which is alleged to violate Section 1201 of the DMCA. The takedown claims Suyu uses Switch keys to decrypt games without authorization.
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Suyu's open source files remain available on a self-hosted repo, while recent compiled binaries are still on a GitLab repo. The team says getting back on GitLab would likely require a lawsuit.
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A Suyu dev said there's "no way to confirm" if Nintendo was behind the takedown. It could potentially be a copyright troll.
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Earlier Suyu said they were taking steps to avoid legal issues, but admitted the project exists in a "legal gray area." Despite precautions, the takedown still occurred.