Italian Authorities Raid Retro Gaming YouTuber Over ROMs

Italian YouTuber Once Were Nerd was raided and sued by the Italian government for allegedly promoting copyright infringement through reviews of ANBERNIC handheld consoles often pre-loaded with ROMs. Over 30 consoles were seized, and his channel faces closure. The charges stem from a 1941 Italian copyright law, carrying potential fines of €15,000 and three years imprisonment. This case highlights the complexities of gaming copyright and international legal discrepancies.