FBI seize well-known Nintendo Switch game piracy site
Briefly

Nsw2u, a prominent site for Nintendo Switch piracy, has been seized by the FBI as part of an ongoing investigation. A notice confirming the seizure appears on the site, citing a warrant from the United States District Court in Georgia. Nintendo has been actively combating piracy, previously targeting sites like RomUniverse and individuals involved in streaming pirated games. As part of its anti-piracy measures, Nintendo has updated its User Agreement to allow the company to brick devices running illegal emulators or pirated games, with enforcement starting June 5.
Nsw2u was one of the most popular sites for Nintendo Switch piracy, hosting ROMs for users to download and play on hacked devices.
The FBI seized Nsw2u in accordance with a warrant from the United States District Court in Georgia, prompting a notice on the website.
Nintendo has intensified its efforts against piracy, filing lawsuits against sites like RomUniverse and individuals streaming pirated content.
The revised Nintendo Switch User Agreement allows Nintendo to brick devices running illegal emulators or pirated games, effective June 5.
Read at Engadget
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