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Ferrante Crafts @ferrantecrafts.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

I have no idea why they chaged their mind, but for now this matter has a happy ending :)

Ferrante Crafts @ferrantecrafts.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

A few hours later I got an reply which said the items were suspended in error and would be reinstated right away. And indeed, all of the games are up for sale on Etsy again.

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Ferrante Crafts @ferrantecrafts.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

I noticed that even though the last response from Etsy mentioned it was their final decision and they would not reconsider, I noticed the help ticket was still open. So after a few days I decided to try once more to explain why I am not pirating anything and that I have permission to sell the games.

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Ferrante Crafts @ferrantecrafts.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

I have an update regarding the #gameboy #games in the #etsystore situation. First of all, I'd like to thank everyone for the support in and outside the #gbdev community, it might have even helped a bit!

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Ferrante Crafts @ferrantecrafts.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

There is also an interesting court case. Sega v accolade.

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Ferrante Crafts @ferrantecrafts.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

They are not allowed to stop you from releasing games for their platform. However, if you do not pay, you won't get a dev kit etc. Indeed you cannot use the nintendo name on your products, but you can say it is for the Game Boy. As long as you don't make it sound like it is officially endorsed.

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Ferrante Crafts @ferrantecrafts.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

In that case, they should have also taken down my blank cartridges. Whichis the only thing they have not taken down.

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Ferrante Crafts @ferrantecrafts.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

That is not required. You are allowed to create cartridges and software that work with devices from other companies. You are not allowed to mention or give people the impression they are official products from the console manufacturer. But you are allowed to say it is to be used with the console.

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Ferrante Crafts @ferrantecrafts.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

At this point in time, the blank cartridges and GB Interceptors are still for sale on etsy from my Game Boy related items. If you would like to buy any of the games, please do so at ferrantecrafts.com Shipping and, depending on taxes in your region, also games might even be cheaper for you there.

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Ferrante Crafts @ferrantecrafts.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Since I have permission from all game creators, who make their own games, I explained this but the conversation was abruptly ended by Etsy mentioning they now consider the case closed and will not reconsider.

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Ferrante Crafts @ferrantecrafts.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

However, after I explained all of this they suddenly changed the reason to promoting piracy by selling unauthorized or counterfeit copies of video games.

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Ferrante Crafts @ferrantecrafts.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

I assume this started because there are now clones popping up on Aliexpress, so some bot probably detected it and thought I wasn't making the cartridges and other things myself. This seemed to be confirmed when I finally got a human to tell me they removed the items because they were a resold item.

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Ferrante Crafts @ferrantecrafts.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Some of you may have noticed some #gameboy games disappearing from the #Etsy shop over the past 3 months. I've been trying to contact Etsy since they removed the first one, but it took 2,5 months to finally get an actual reply instead of the automated ones.

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Ferrante Crafts @ferrantecrafts.bsky.social · 22/12/2023

It has been a while since I have released a new game, but here it is! Ninja Twins, a puzzle game from the developer you might know from for example Death Planet or Quartet! Get your copy at ferrantecrafts.com/products/nin...

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Ferrante Crafts @ferrantecrafts.bsky.social · 13/08/2023

Can you tell I need to restock on cartridges? Been doing some soldering this weekend😄

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Ferrante Crafts @ferrantecrafts.bsky.social · 07/08/2023

Some process pictures of making more manuals for Black Castle. Get yours at ferrantecrafts.com

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Ferrante Crafts @ferrantecrafts.bsky.social · 16/07/2023

Prepping for a bit of a bulk order and restocking game boxes at the same time. Part 1 is done. As usual all of these are printed, cut and put together by me 🙂

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Ferrante Crafts @ferrantecrafts.bsky.social · 03/07/2023

A bunch of orders being packed, ready to ship!

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Ferrante Crafts @ferrantecrafts.bsky.social · 23/06/2023

After a short holiday, it is time to get back to soldering Game Boy cartridges! As always, they are available at ferrantecrafts.com

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Ferrante Crafts @ferrantecrafts.bsky.social · 10/06/2023

More GB interceptors, ready to find some new owners! Get your Nintendo Game Boy ready to capture some retro gaming footage. Get your own at ferrantecrafts.com/products/gb-inte…

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