Support The Fan Community
Nintendo has one of the most die-hard fanbases in gaming. A creative community that would support Nintendo to its dying day if necessary. So why is it Nintendo doesn’t seem to show them the same support and respect back? Seems like a 2021 resolution for Nintendo if I’ve seen one.
The gaming giant has become infamous for its use of cease-and-desist letters to fans. Whether it be for fan-made games, art, or merch. It’s even issued one for custom Joy-Cons based on the late community icon, Etika, that were meant to be sold at a charity event. Nintendo has become so synonymous with cease-and-desists in the industry, that satire sites have even picked it up as a joke.
Of late Nintendo has started to seriously receive backlash on its zero-tolerance approach to this, especially after its shutdown of a major annual Smash tournament. Creating ill will with your community doesn’t bode well. It nearly destroyed Xbox back in 2013 and the company is only just now starting to recover. This is probably the biggest resolution for Nintendo that would be easily fixable this year.
