This did just hit me regarding Nintendo having to give permission for ROM's to release to other systems. Wasn't the big thing back in the 80's that in order to release a game on NES, companies had to sign an agreement not to release it on any other platform? Its what killed Master System and 7800, correct? Could Nintendo use those agreements to keep Taito, Capcom, etc, from releasing to AtGames in present times?

What is the statute of limitations on those non-compete agreements?