The timing of its disappearance coincides with Nintendo’s aggressive crackdown on emulators, which previously led to the demise of Switch emulator Yuzu and 3DS emulator Citra after a legal settlement. Exophase had previously denied that Nintendo’s actions were the reason behind DraStic’s planned removal, but they admitted it sped up their decision. Its absence leaves a significant gap in the Android emulation scene, especially as legal pressure from Nintendo continues to reshape the landscape. Read more in our articles including "DraStic Nintendo DS Emulator Removed from Google Play" and "Top Nintendo Switch Games of September 2017".
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Jun 3, 2017The timing of its disappearance coincides with Nintendo’s aggressive crackdown on emulators, which previously led to the demise of Switch emulator Yuzu and 3DS emulator Citra after a legal settlement. Exophase had previously denied that Nintendo’s actions were the reason behind DraStic’s planned removal, but they admitted it sped up their decision.
Its absence leaves a significant gap in the Android emulation scene, especially as legal pressure from Nintendo continues to reshape the landscape.
Our coverage of Nintendo legal action includes: "DraStic Nintendo DS Emulator Removed from Google Play"; "Top Nintendo Switch Games of September 2017"; "Nintendo announces the SNES Classic". Each article provides unique insights and information.