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US court orders Redditor to pay Nintendo £3.4m over Switch piracy
A US District Judge has ordered Redditor James Williams, known as "Archbox" and a moderator for r/SwitchPirates, to pay Nintendo $4.5 million (£3.4 million) in damages for facilitating Nintendo Switch game piracy. The judgment includes $150,000 for each of the 30 pirated games, including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Williams failed to respond to the lawsuit, leading to a default judgment and a permanent injunction against further distribution of pirated Nintendo content.
Switch pirate ordered to pay Nintendo $4.5 million, which the company believes is "nowhere near" enough
Nintendo has been awarded $4.5 million in damages against James Williams, a user accused of hosting pirated Nintendo Switch games online. The company also secured a permanent injunction against Williams, forcing him to disable piracy shops and related social media accounts. Nintendo believes this amount is insufficient to cover the damages caused by his conduct.
Switch modders arrested for selling consoles with ‘improved' performance
Four individuals in Japan have been arrested for modifying and selling Nintendo Switch consoles, claiming improved performance and the ability to play pirated games. The group allegedly modified 45 consoles and sold 15, earning between approximately £2,837 and £4,256. The arrests stem from Nintendo's consultation with the Kyoto Prefectural Police, with the primary offense being potential violation of Japan's Trademark Act.
