Italian Authorities Investigate Retro Reviewer Over Copyright and Anbernic Console Promotion; Possible Three-Year Jail Sentence

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So, there’s this Italian dude, Francesco Salicini, you might know him if you’re into the whole retro gaming scene. He runs this YouTube joint called Once Were Nerd. Anyway, he’s apparently caught up in some serious stuff with the Italian authorities. Something about him “promoting” piracy. Yeah, you heard that right.

The whole drama revolves around these Anbernic game consoles. You know, those nifty little gadgets that can play old Nintendo and Sony games? Pretty cool, right? Except, well, they often come loaded with hundreds of games already on them, which isn’t exactly legal. But hey, Salicini swears up and down he’s just reviewing the hardware, no strings attached. No sponsorships, no affiliate links—just honest opinions.

The legal nitty-gritty? Apparently, he’s tangled up in Article 171 ter of the Italian Copyright Law, which sounds way scarier than it probably is. We’re talking potential fines of €15,000 and maybe even three years in the slammer. Yikes! Right now, it’s like an epic cliffhanger: will they or won’t they drop the case? Meanwhile, though, they’ve already snagged over 30 consoles from him and even poked through his phone. And who doesn’t cringe at the thought of someone reading their texts?

But here’s the kicker: even if he’s innocent until proven guilty, his channels could still bite the dust. No proof needed. Just poof, gone. Wild, huh?

Nintendo is famous for being hyper-protective of its beloved classics. They’re like that one friend who’s fiercely possessive of their stuff. They’ve already taken down loads of Yuzu emulators and even toppled Ryujinx. Talk about a gaming giant using its weight.

On one side, we’ve got game studios hugging tight to their oldies but goodies—because why not own something forever? On the flip side? Preservationists arguing that emulators are the only way to keep those gems alive. As old consoles kick the bucket, emulators are our ticket back to retro-town. Otherwise, who knows? We could lose these classics in the sands of time.

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Alright, end of my rant. Peace out!