Nintendo is going after the leaker behind major Pokemon 'Teraleak'
Briefly

Nintendo is taking legal action against a Discord user, known as GameFreakOUT, who allegedly leaked sensitive materials related to the Pokémon franchise, dubbed the 'Teraleak.' This leak included confidential game information, concept art, and build information from both current and upcoming Pokémon games. The company has filed a subpoena in a California court to obtain the user's identity, as the leaked materials sparked widespread distribution despite Nintendo's efforts to remove them through DMCA requests. The leaker's posts are believed to have originated from a Discord server called FreakLeak, with significant implications for data security within the gaming community.
Nintendo filed a subpoena request to identify the user 'GameFreakOUT' on Discord, who leaked confidential Pokémon materials, including concepts and unreleased game builds.
The Teraleak incident saw confidential Pokémon information spread online, prompting Nintendo to seek legal action by obtaining the leaker's identity through a court subpoena.
Read at Polygon
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