PS5 Darkplate Company Sells TOTK Switch Decals With Secret Message To Nintendo
You may remember a company called Dbrand from a couple of years ago. At the time of the PlayStation 5's launch, Dbrand introduced Darkplates, an unofficial accessory for the console's easily removable faceplates. At the time, Dbrand was so confident that its product was different from Sony's that it literally asked the tech giant to try and sue.
Eventually, however, Sony did sue the company, and the Darkplates had to be pulled. It appears the Dbrand is back at it, and this time it's targeting a video game company that is well known for unleashing its lawyers even at a hint of copyright infringement. Specifically, the company is selling stickers to turn your Switch into a Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom limited edition version.
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Dubbed the Clone of the Kingdom set, these stickers resemble, but are slightly different from Nintendo's design for the TOTK special edition (thanks, VGC). They are available for the Nintendo Switch base model, OLED version, and even the Steam Deck for some reason, at $49.95. And once again, in the company's traditional manner, there's a secret message in the runes.
The Switch dock sticker has some runes on it which translate to "Go fuck yourself lawyers," and the code around the logo says, "This is our legal defense."
Much like last time, Dbrand has some cocky messaging on the webpage of these products. In a section titled The Power of Plagiarism, the company says, "Contrary to popular belief, you need to spend money to save money. Specifically, by giving it to us.
"You see, when one of the world's most litigious companies announces a $359.99 price tag to replace your Switch with a limited edition variant, only dbrand is up to
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