The Nintendo Switch Is Bringing Out the Big Guns Against Piracy
Nintendo escalates anti-piracy efforts against Switch piracy facilitators through lawsuits. Legal actions target Modded Hardware site and "Archbox" subreddit operator. Nintendo aims to protect IP and revenue amid upcoming game releases.
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Nintendo is intensifying its fight against piracy as the Nintendo Switch nears the end of its lifecycle. The company has filed two lawsuits targeting individuals involved in enabling piracy on the console. One lawsuit is against Modded Hardware, a website selling products to circumvent Nintendo's protection measures, while the other targets James C. Williams, known as "Archbox," for operating a subreddit offering pirated Switch games. Nintendo seeks substantial damages from both defendants. Despite the Switch's impending successor, Nintendo remains vigilant due to upcoming game releases like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. The company has a history of aggressively protecting its intellectual property, as seen in previous legal actions against emulators and fan projects. Nintendo's current crackdown on piracy underscores its commitment to safeguarding its content and revenue streams, even as it transitions to a new console.
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