Warner Bros. Cease and Desist Threatens Popular Mortal Kombat Youtube Channel
A popular Mortal Kombat content creator, ToastedShoes, recently took to social media to claim that Warner Bros. has threatened to «destroy» their channel. According to ToastedShoes, Warner Bros. sent them a cease and desist notice, demanding the removal of all Mortal Kombat 1 mod videos from their channel. The videos in question featured characters not originally included in the game, such as Disney characters. ToastedShoes expressed frustration, pointing out that Warner Bros. had previously shown support for modded content created by fans. The creator highlighted the significant impact their videos have had in promoting the game and supporting developers. VGC has reached out to Warner Bros. for comment on the situation.
Intellectual Property Dispute Between Warner Bros. and Mortal Kombat Youtube Channel
An intellectual property dispute has arisen between Warner Bros. and a popular Mortal Kombat Youtube channel, ToastedShoes. The content creator received an IP infringement notification from Warner Bros., alleging that their Mortal Kombat mods violated the company’s intellectual property rights. Despite the creator’s claim that Warner Bros. had previously tolerated modded content, the studio now threatens to issue copyright strikes and potentially delete the channel. ToastedShoes emphasized the positive impact their videos have had in promoting the game and supporting developers. Warner Bros. has been contacted for comment on the matter.
Warner Bros. Crackdown on Unauthorized Mortal Kombat Mods Sparks Controversy
Warner Bros.’ recent crackdown on unauthorized Mortal Kombat mods has sparked controversy within the gaming community. A popular Youtube channel specializing in Mortal Kombat mods, ToastedShoes, claimed to have received a cease and desist notice from Warner Bros., threatening to delete their channel if they did not remove the mod videos. The creator expressed frustration over the sudden change in Warner Bros.’ stance on modded content, citing previous support from the company. The situation has raised questions about intellectual property rights and the relationship between content creators and game publishers. VGC is awaiting a response from Warner Bros. for further clarification on the issue.
