The Vergecast · Thursday, September 24, 2026
Nintendo has secured a $4.5 million default judgment against a Reddit moderator accused of distributing pirated Nintendo Switch games. A Washington federal court ordered James Williams to cease operations of online stores allegedly hosting pirated game libraries.
“Nintendo has won its $4.5 million lawsuit against James Williams.”
“A Reddit moderator accused of distributing pirated Switch games.”
“In a judgment issued on Wednesday, a Washington federal court ordered Williams to shut down the online stores allegedly housing libraries of games.”
“Nintendo asked the court for a default judgment of $4.5 million after Williams didn't respond to the lawsuit.”