""Williams not only copied and distributed Nintendo game files without authorization; he actively promoted their distribution and copying to thousands of others across a variety of websites and online 'communities,' and knowingly trafficked in unlawful software products aimed at circumventing Nintendo's technological measures protecting against unauthorized access," Nintendo alleges in the lawsuit."
"The filing claims Williams used Reddit to send thousands of messages, steering people to piracy websites and to help people modify their Switch consoles. In exchange for his services, he asked for "donations" of Nintendo eShop gift cards, the company alleges."
"Williams is alleged to have made "hundreds or thousands of copyrighted Nintendo Switch Games" available for download. In its filing, Nintendo lists 30 specific titles that were pirated."
Nintendo filed a lawsuit against James C. Williams, who used the Reddit username "Archbox," seeking $4.5 million for alleged piracy and trafficking in circumvention tools. The complaint alleges Williams copied and distributed Nintendo Switch game files, promoted their distribution across websites and communities, and directed users to piracy sites and console modification instructions via thousands of Reddit messages. The filing alleges he solicited "donations" in the form of Nintendo eShop gift cards and served as a moderator on the SwitchPirates subreddit before denying involvement and deleting many posts. Nintendo lists 30 specific pirated titles and cites precedent to justify damages.
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