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Universal vs. Nintendo: Clash of the Kongs | Bad Ideas with Al and Tony
Nintendo had a hit in 1982. America LOVED their arcade game Donkey Kong. But Universal City Studios wanted a piece of Nintendo's pie, so they sued, alleging that Donkey Kong was just a rip-off of King Kong. This is the story of that legal battle, and how it shook out for the two giant primates and their respective owners.
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By Albert Berg, Tony SouthcotteNintendo had a hit in 1982. America LOVED their arcade game Donkey Kong. But Universal City Studios wanted a piece of Nintendo's pie, so they sued, alleging that Donkey Kong was just a rip-off of King Kong. This is the story of that legal battle, and how it shook out for the two giant primates and their respective owners.