Wii Homebrew Channel development shuts down over ‘stolen’ code

The GitHub repository for The Homebrew Channel (HBC), which enables running non-Nintendo software on hacked Wii systems, has been archived following accusations of code theft from Nintendo’s RTEMS library. Initially relying on libogc, HBC’s developers faced backlash after discovering much of the toolkit’s code had been lifted without attribution. Developers now report it’s impossible to compile or legally continue the project due to these claims, leaving their initiative in limbo. Despite this setback, tools like WiiHacks remain essential for those who’ve already attacked a Wii system.