Nintendo to profit from user videos posted to YouTube

Nintendo will profit from videos uploaded by fans that feature its games, the company has confirmed.

Clips posted to YouTube will now display advertising, with income going directly to the Japanese gaming giant, BBC reports.
Some fans have reacted angrily, saying they would no longer play the Nintendo titles, nor upload more clips.

In a statement, the firm said the move was part of an "on-going push to ensure Nintendo content is shared across social media".

"We continually want our fans to enjoy sharing Nintendo content on YouTube," the company added.

"That is why, unlike other entertainment companies, we have chosen not to block people using our intellectual property."
Many games fans enjoy uploading footage of themselves playing popular titles.

Often, these clips - referred to as "Let's Play" (LP) - show how to complete difficult sections, or show off the advanced skills of the gamer.