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Nintendo Wins $4.5 Million Default Judgment Against Archbox

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  • Nintendo of America was awarded $4.5 million in damages after a default judgment against James C. Williams (“Archbox”).
  • Williams must immediately disable access to all online shops he operates that offered pirated Switch games.
  • Williams is prohibited from distributing, advertising, selling or uploading Nintendo software or hardware.
  • Williams must close any social-media accounts linked to piracy.
  • Nintendo filed the lawsuit in June 2024 after initiating action in March 2024.