The viral Skibidi Toilet phenomenon recently caused a bizarre DMCA kerfuffle involving the popular sandbox game Garry's Mod. However, the situation appears resolved, according to game developer Garry Newman.
Who Sent the DMCA Notice? Still Unclear.
The identity of the party who sent the DMCA remains undisclosed, although it's speculated to be either DaFuqBoom or Invisible Narratives, the entities associated with the Skibidi Toilet franchise. This uncertainty fuels ongoing discussion within the gaming community.
Garry Newman, in a statement to IGN, confirmed receiving the DMCA notice late last year. The notice targeted user-created Garry's Mod content featuring Skibidi Toilet characters like Titan Cameraman, Titan Speakerman, and Titan TV Man, claiming copyright infringement and significant revenue loss. The controversy quickly went viral, but Newman has since confirmed the matter is settled.
The DMCA targeted custom Garry's Mod games incorporating Skibidi Toilet assets, games that the sender claimed generated substantial revenue. The characters used, according to the DMCA, are registered copyrights.
