By Sagar Mankar 
Nintendo has taken a significant step to combat copyright infringement, filing a lawsuit against popular streamer Jesse Keighin, known online as Every-Game-Guru.
The Colorado-based streamer is accused of broadcasting “unreleased and pirated” Nintendo Switch games across multiple platforms.
A report from TorrentFreak revealed that Keighin allegedly streamed at least 10 pirated games more than 50 times on various platforms, including YouTube, Twitch, Discord, Loco, Nimo, Kick, and TikTok since 2022.
According to the lawsuit, Keighin is described as a “recidivist pirate,” a term suggesting repeated violations. Despite receiving numerous DMCA notices, he reportedly continued streaming unauthorized content, prompting Nintendo to escalate the matter legally.
Which Games Were Involved?
The lawsuit claims Keighin leaked gameplay of highly anticipated Nintendo titles before their official releases. These games include:
- Mario & Luigi Brothership
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- Super Mario RPG
Details of the Alleged Infringement
Nintendo’s legal filing further states that Keighin not only streamed these unreleased games but used illegal emulators to play pirated versions on different devices, such as PCs, Macs, and Androids.
Furthermore, the company accuses him of sharing links to these pirated titles, effectively promoting copyright infringement to his audience.
Nintendo is seeking maximum statutory damages of $150,000 for this infringement – a substantial sum for an individual streamer.
A Broader Strategy Against Copyright Violations
This recent lawsuit comes at a time when Nintendo is already engaged in another legal dispute. The Pokémon Company is currently pursuing damages of five million yen (approximately $32,846) from Palworld‘s developer, Pocketpair, for “patent infringement“.
Earlier this year, Nintendo’s legal team shut down numerous emulators, including Yuzu, Ryujinx, and its forks, and removed various online contents through DMCA takedowns. This demonstrates the extent of Nintendo’s protectiveness over its creative works.
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