Nintendo has initiated legal proceedings against streamer Jesse Keighin, known as Every Game Guru, for allegedly streaming pirated Nintendo Switch games. The company claims he is a repeat offender, having streamed at least ten titles before their official release since 2022. Despite prior warnings and removal of his channels, Keighin continued to share unauthorized content. Nintendo seeks up to $1.5 million in damages, with additional fines for each act of circumvention. Speculation about the Nintendo Switch 2 and potential launch titles continues among fans.
Nintendo Takes Legal Action Against Streamer
Nintendo has intensified its legal efforts, not only pursuing a case against Palworld but also targeting a streamer accused of streaming pirated Nintendo Switch games. The renowned Japanese gaming company claims that the content creator has repeatedly flaunted his illegal activities while asserting that he would never face consequences. However, he was mistaken. Nintendo has officially filed a lawsuit against Jesse Keighin, who is better known by his online alias, Every Game Guru. This legal battle could prove costly for him!
Details of the Lawsuit Against Jesse Keighin
Nintendo alleges that Jesse Keighin is a “repeat offender” who has streamed numerous leaked Nintendo games without authorization. The lawsuit specifies that since 2022, he has streamed at least ten Nintendo titles prior to their official release, with the latest being Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time, which just launched recently.
Before moving to legal action, Nintendo claims it issued numerous warnings, which ultimately led to the removal of Keighin’s YouTube and Twitch channels. Nevertheless, he persisted in streaming Nintendo’s copyrighted content and even sent a letter boasting about having “a thousand channels” to continue his illegal activities indefinitely.
Additionally, Keighin faces accusations of frequently sharing links to ROM repositories, emulators, and illicitly obtained keys necessary for running games ahead of their launch. This behavior has undoubtedly ignited the ire of the gaming studios, who are resolute in making him accountable for his transgressions!
Potential Consequences for Keighin
Nintendo is pursuing significant damages from Keighin, having identified ten games that he allegedly streamed illegally prior to their release on an emulator. The company seeks $150,000 in damages for each copyrighted work, leading to a potential total of $1.5 million if it is deemed to be per game. Alternatively, if calculated per stream, the figure could soar to $7.5 million. Either way, the amount is staggering!
Moreover, Nintendo’s legal documents call for $2,500 for each act of circumvention attributed to Keighin, which would be assessed each time he downloaded unauthorized game copies via emulators. An additional $2,500 is sought for each instance in which he provided the public with access to illegally emulated games through links to emulators, ROMs, and encryption keys. It remains to be seen whether the accused will ultimately face these hefty penalties.
Looking Ahead to the Nintendo Switch 2
As 2024 draws to a close with no significant updates regarding the Nintendo Switch 2, players are buzzing with speculation about potential launch titles they hope will debut in 2025. Among the possibilities are numerous entries from The Legend of Zelda series, which includes several games that some fans do not consider canon. Despite this, about ten titles in the franchise are recognized for their true innovation and distinct gameplay.