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We'll let Boogie tell you about the details, but the TL;DR version is this: thousands of copyright claim notices have gone out to video game based YouTubers on Let's Plays, reviews, and commentary videos. Basically, any video that uses game footage is in danger. Many game companies don't allow footage to be used in monetized videos, and some don't allow any footage at all, and YouTube is enforcing those claims en masse. A few companies/games have come out in support of YouTubers:

Good on you, Diablo. What do you think about Copyrightalypse?

Go update your 3DS', friends! The Miiverse is now on 3DS.

Now available for Nintendo 3DS, Miiverse is an online social hub that lets users connect with other players around the world via their Mii characters. Users can view posts from their Nintendo 3DS, Wii U system, or online via computer or mobile device. Nintendo 3DS users can post illustrations or comments by signing in to Miiverse with their Network ID.

See more Miiverse features here.

"Peter Clatworthy thought he had paid £450 for an XBox One console on eBay, but actually received a picture of one in the post.

The 19-year-old student, of Bilborough, had saved up in order to buy a limited edition Day One version of the console as a surprise Christmas present for his four-year-old son, McKenzie."

From the video description:

Optimized for modern high-definition PCs and fully integrated with the Steam platform, this version includes a range of new features such as a Magic Booster that enables players to power up their spells, Steam cloud support, and 45 integrated achievements to encourage players to explore various facets of the game. Also included is the Chocobo World, previously unavailable to Western players on the original release.

A beta test will begin on February 22nd, and players who own the game on PS3 will be able to upgrade to the PS4 version for free when the game launches in April.