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FBI Shuts Down Major Nintendo Piracy Site, Costing $170M

7/15/2025

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In a bold move against digital piracy, authorities, including the FBI and Dutch FIOD, have shut down the notorious piracy site Nsw2u, notorious for illegally distributing Nintendo Switch games. This crackdown dismantled several sites, costing pirates an estimated $170 million. As Nintendo ramps up its anti-piracy efforts ahead of the Switch 2 launch, this operation underscores a global commitment to protecting intellectual property.

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In a bold move against digital piracy, authorities, including the FBI and Dutch FIOD, have shut down the notorious piracy site Nsw2u, notorious for illegally distributing Nintendo Switch games. This crackdown dismantled several sites, costing pirates an estimated $170 million. As Nintendo ramps up its anti-piracy efforts ahead of the Switch 2 launch, this operation underscores a global commitment to protecting intellectual property.