Donkey Kong Universal Lawsuit

In nineteen eighty two, Universal Studios sued Nintendo. They claimed Donkey Kong was a blatant rip off of King Kong. Universal thought Nintendo would just settle out of court. But a clever lawyer named John Kirby stepped in to save the day. He discovered that Universal had actually argued in a previous case that the original King Kong plot was in the public domain. Because of this brilliant legal move, the judge ruled in favor of Nintendo. Universal ended up having to pay Nintendo millions of dollars in damages and legal fees. To show their ultimate gratitude, Nintendo named one of their roundest and most beloved characters after the attorney who won the case. This historical legal battle completely changed the video game industry forever. It proved that even a small gaming company could stand up to a massive Hollywood studio and win.

Today, the legacy of John Kirby lives on in countless games. Next time you see the round pink hero, remember the lawsuit that saved Nintendo. What is your favorite piece of gaming history trivia? Let us know in the comments below.

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