Nintendo Lawsuit Demands $4.5 Million Settlement From Reddit Mod Who Sold Switch ROMs, Insists Figure Is 'Nowhere Near' an Amount That Would Compensate 'For the Seriousness of the Defendant's Conduct'

Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against a Reddit moderator, alleging the individual sold unauthorized Nintendo Switch ROMs (read-only memory). The company is seeking a settlement of $4.5 million, which it claims is "nowhere near an amount that would compensate Nintendo of America for the seriousness of the Defendant's conduct." The lawsuit claims the Reddit moderator was involved in the distribution of pirated video game software, which is a violation of Nintendo's intellectual property rights. Nintendo argues that the defendant's actions have caused significant financial harm to the company and undermined its ability to protect its valuable assets. The lawsuit highlights Nintendo's commitment to protecting its intellectual property and its willingness to take legal action against those who engage in the unauthorized distribution of its products. The outcome of the case could have broader implications for the video game industry and the enforcement of copyright laws in the digital age.