The Pokemon Company Takes Down Popular Pokemon Fan Site, Relic Castle

The Pokemon Company Takes Down Large Pokemon Fan Site, Relic Castle

In a move that has sparked controversy among the Pokemon fan community, The Pokemon Company has issued a DMCA take down notice to popular fan site, Relic Castle. The site, which was on the brink of celebrating its tenth anniversary, provided links to hundreds of Pokemon fan games created by dedicated fans over the years.

According to reports, the news of the take down was first brought to light by Kotaku, a popular gaming news outlet. It was revealed that Relic Castle did not actually host any of the copyrighted content on its site, but merely provided links to the fan-made games. Despite this, The Pokemon Company felt it necessary to take action to protect its intellectual property.

Relic Castle, which boasted over 20,000 members and 65,000+ posts, took to social media to bid farewell to its loyal community. In a heartfelt message posted on X, the site operators expressed their gratitude to the fans and shared their disappointment over the situation.

The news of the take down has sparked a debate among fans, with some expressing support for The Pokemon Company’s decision to protect its IP, while others lament the loss of a beloved fan site. Many have taken to social media to share their thoughts on the matter, with some calling for a compromise that would allow fan sites to continue to thrive while respecting the rights of copyright holders.

As the Pokemon fan community grapples with the aftermath of this event, it remains to be seen how it will impact the future of fan-made content in the Pokemon universe. One thing is for certain – the passion and creativity of Pokemon fans will continue to shine through, whether through official channels or independent projects.