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Operation Sports
Operation Sports
Christian Smith

Nintendo’s Piracy Lawsuit Shows Why Sports Game ROM Sharing Is Riskier Than Ever

Nintendo’s latest legal action could have far-reaching implications beyond the Switch. This week, the company filed a $4.5 million lawsuit against a Reddit moderator accused of distributing pirated Nintendo Switch games (via IGN). And while it’s not directly tied to sports titles, it sends a clear message to every corner of gaming where ROM sharing and modding remain active.

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