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Italian YouTuber Faces Legal Woes Over Retro Gaming Devices

7/17/2025

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An Italian YouTuber, Once Were Nerd, is facing serious legal trouble as authorities investigate copyright violations linked to retro gaming handhelds. The Guardia di Finanza has confiscated more than 30 devices believed to hold unlicensed ROM files. With a potential €15,000 fine and the threat of losing his channel, the stakes are high for the content creator with 48,200 followers.

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An Italian YouTuber, Once Were Nerd, is facing serious legal trouble as authorities investigate copyright violations linked to retro gaming handhelds. The Guardia di Finanza has confiscated more than 30 devices believed to hold unlicensed ROM files. With a potential €15,000 fine and the threat of losing his channel, the stakes are high for the content creator with 48,200 followers.