From my understanding of the Phillips situation; Nintendo was trying to pull out of letting them play with their toys but things were so far along (production wise, and legal wise) they couldn't stop them. So THOSE games didn't even have the support. Like when you ask someone if you can do something, knowing full well they can't do anything to stop you.
So, if correct, it's another of several reasons why Nintendo is adamant, and correct, about striking down and out any mention, reference, or even existence of those games.
Then you have nerds who insist on "um..... actually" just to show off.
But the fact Nintendo insists on the "Play as the first time as Zelda!" when Hyrule Warriors exist....