Nintendo streaming policy

Nintendo’s published video and streaming policy, quoted and dated, and the games it covers here.

Publisher policy

Publisher policy

Allows with conditions

You may monetize your videos and channels using the monetization methods separately specified by Nintendo. Other forms of monetization of our intellectual property for commercial purposes are not permitted.

— Nintendo Game Content Guidelines for Online Video & Image Sharing PlatformsChecked: 2026-11-15Applies to all Nintendo gamesSource

Our summary, not legal advice

According to Nintendo's official Game Content Guidelines, monetisation is allowed only through the methods separately specified by Nintendo, and other commercial monetisation of its intellectual property is not permitted. Videos also need creative input or commentary, except content captured with system features such as the Capture Button.

Games covered (5)

Information only, not legal advice. Policies change; check the publisher’s page before you stream. Claims depend on YouTube, Twitch and rights holders, not on us.