Nintendo triumphs in lawsuit against streamer of unlaunched games

Nintendo triumphs in lawsuit against streamer of unlaunched games

Nintendo has achieved a legal victory against streamer Jesse Keighin, who faced allegations of broadcasting pirated games prior to their official release.

The company accused Keighin of making provocative statements, including claims about operating numerous backup channels for streaming purposes and expressing confidence in his ability to continue the activity indefinitely. Reports indicated that Keighin boasted on social media, suggesting that he was familiar with legal vulnerabilities and felt untouchable.

As a result of the lawsuit, a federal court in Colorado has mandated that Keighin pay Nintendo $17,500. However, the judge dismissed two of Nintendo’s requests for permanent injunctions regarding the elimination of circumvention tools and measures against any associated third parties, labeling them as vague and unreasonable due to Keighin’s use of online emulation platforms.

The fine comprises $10,000 for Keighin’s recent infringement involving the streaming of “Mario & Luigi: Brotherhood,” with an additional $7,500 stemming from multiple past violations of the company’s anti-piracy policies.

This case adds to Nintendo’s ongoing battle against piracy. Earlier this month, the company revealed plans to take legal action against a Reddit moderator accused of similar piracy offenses, seeking $4.5 million in damages. Nintendo has also updated its account agreement, emphasizing its right to disable consoles to combat piracy more effectively.