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Nintendo sues Reddit mod James “Archbox” Williams for $4.5 million over alleged piracy

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Nintendo tracked down an alleged Switch pirate by following a trail of posts and repair orders, and now itโ€™s asking a court to award $4.5 million in damages. According to court filings, Nintendo of America accuses James โ€œArchboxโ€ Williams of running multiple piracy storefronts, moderating forums that promoted pirated games, and offering paid access to stolen libraries. Investigators tied the Archbox name to email addresses linked to Nintendo repair orders …

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Nintendo Strikes Again! The Web’s Oldest ROM Site Forced To Takedown

One Of The Web’s Oldest ROM Sites Removes Games By Nintendo, Sega, And Lego Emulation siteย Vimm’s Lair โ€“ which has been running since 1997 โ€“ has announced that it has been asked to remove many games from its archive. God speed, old king. Takedown Requests In a statement on the site’s main page, Vimm’s Lair said: “Vimm’s Lair has been asked to remove many games from The Vault on behalf …

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Emulation Legality: Understanding Your Rights in the Dirty Corporate World Trying to Control Retro Gaming

Navigating the Legal Landscape of Retro Game Emulation In recent times, the revival of classic video games through emulation has sparked a renaissance for retro gaming. This resurgence has raised important questions about the legality of emulators and ROMs. While some gamers dive into the nostalgia-fueled world of emulation with abandon, others hesitate, wary of potential legal consequences. Here, we provide a comprehensive look at the legalities of emulation, informed …

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