Fans hit back at Nintendo s recent wave of soundtrack takedowns
Fans hit back at Nintendo's recent wave of soundtrack takedowns Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Fans hit back at Nintendo's recent wave of soundtrack takedowns Fans find a creative way to let Nintendo know what they think. News by Vikki Blake Contributor Updated on 13 Dec 2020 22 comments Nintendo fans have hit back at a recent decision to block the soundtracks of a number of its biggest games, including The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Super Mario 64, and Mario Kart Wii, by trolling the company on social media. As spotted by Screenrant (thanks, Nintendo Life), fans noticed the soundtracks had been pulled a few days back. Whilst absolutely entitled to do this, Nintendo hasn't explained why it's forcibly removing the music from YouTube, nor offered an alternative place for fans to listen to their favourite tracks. In response, players have dug up an old Nintendo UK tweet from last year which asks players to let them know which is their favourite piece of music from the Legend of Zelda series and they've been... Well, see for yourself: Who made this edit? Cuz you're flooding my house with facts bro, spittin. pic.twitter.com/cOhkrw7F4O- Future (@FutureFSG) December 9, 2020 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings While there's no doubting that ELO's Mr. Blue Bky is a complete GOAT banger, sadly it's no match for the music Zelda fans are looking for. The compilation above, however, conveys just how many fans are aggrieved by the decision, and how they're attempting to let Nintendo know exactly how they feel about it. This one has been growing on me pic.twitter.com/R6QYp4ll6a- ? ?????? (@Floorcina) December 10, 2020 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings As yet, Nintendo has not commented publicly on the situation. Watch on YouTube Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 10 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store