Nintendo removes VVVVVV from eShop as it can run homebrew

4 May 2016

Steve Wright

VVVVVV, a challenging side-scroller, has today been removed from the Nintendo eShop after hackers discovered it could be used to load homebrew on the 3DS.

The game’s creator took to Twitter with the news:

So apparently there's a way to use VVVVVV on 3DS to run homebrew! That's unexpected! https://t.co/UHcwm7T2Ue

— Terry Cavanagh (@terrycavanagh) May 2, 2016

The game has been pulled from the North American eShop and isn’t expected to last long on the European one either.

Tags3DS Nintendo Terry Cavanagh VVVVVV

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