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There are many websites dedicated to Pokémon ROM hack development. Notable examples include Skeetendo, PHO, and [[PokéCommunity]]’s ROM Hack section, the largest known English-language Pokémon ROM hacking community. Many of these sites hold award nominations and ceremonies to showcase some of the best talents of their community.
There are many websites dedicated to Pokémon ROM hack development. Notable examples include Skeetendo, PHO, and [[PokéCommunity]]’s ROM Hack section, the largest known English-language Pokémon ROM hacking community. Many of these sites hold award nominations and ceremonies to showcase some of the best talents of their community.


==Legality==
==Nintendo's stance on ROM hacks==
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[[Nintendo]] is against the practice of ROM hacking and has taken action against it in the past, issuing {{wp|Digital Millennium Copyright Act|DMCA}} takedowns to some ROM hacks.<ref>https://kotaku.com/another-pokemon-fan-game-says-nintendo-shut-them-down-1790360365</ref><ref>https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20150911/06482132220/nintendo-hates-you-massive-takedowns-youtube-videos-featuring-mario-bros-fan-created-levels.shtml</ref>
[[Nintendo]] is against the practice of ROM hacking and has taken action against it in the past, issuing {{wp|Digital Millennium Copyright Act|DMCA}} takedowns to some ROM hacks.<ref>https://kotaku.com/another-pokemon-fan-game-says-nintendo-shut-them-down-1790360365</ref><ref>https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20150911/06482132220/nintendo-hates-you-massive-takedowns-youtube-videos-featuring-mario-bros-fan-created-levels.shtml</ref>