Capcom has compelled a YouTuber to take away greater than 1,000 “adult-orientated” mod movies displaying Resident Evil Requiem characters in skimpy clothes.
British streamer GrizzoUK reported being contacted by Resident Evil writer Capcom’s authorized division, and instructed to drag down his movies or face additional motion.
“It has come to our consideration that these property have been used to supply adult-orientated MODs, and that associated movies have been created and revealed on YouTube,” the corporate wrote in an electronic mail to GrizzoUK that he subsequently shared on a stream.
Capcom acknowledged that the mod movies have been “inconsistent” with the corporate’s Phrases of Service, “in addition to related copyright and mental property legal guidelines.” In response, GrizzoUK questioned why his channel was being focused particularly (as related clothes mods are proven on quite a few different YouTube channels), although he did in the end take away the lengthy listing of movies.
“I’ve gotta work out what I’ve gotta do with my channel,” GrizzoUK mentioned through a prolonged stream that mentioned Capcom’s motion. “Clearly I am unable to do costume mods no extra, however I am certain I can do weapon mods as I’ve seen many weapon mods be performed and never eliminated. However this looks as if the start of the tip for costume mods.”
On the time of writing, GrizzoUK’s channel continues to be energetic and stuffed with movies, together with dozens of different clips displaying lingerie mods for various video games, resembling The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered and Stellar Blade, the place feminine characters are proven working or emoting in bikinis and underwear.
The channel additionally nonetheless options just a few Resident Evil Requiem movies that embody modded gameplay — resembling mods that mean you can play by way of the sport’s marketing campaign as Hunk or Sherry. Each of those characters are proven with simply their default in-game fashions, nevertheless, revealing no extra pores and skin than regular.
Again in 2023, Capcom expressed concern about using mods in its PC video games, saying they may probably result in “reputational injury.”
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