The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has seized NSW2U.com, a site hosting pirated games for the Nintendo Switch. Visitors are now greeted with a warning from federal authorities instead of game files.
Closure of NSW2U.com
An official notice on the website's main page reads, "This domain has been seized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in accordance with a seizure warrant issued pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 2323 by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia as part of a law enforcement operation."
Nintendo's Anti-Piracy Campaign
This closure follows Nintendo's ongoing campaign against unauthorized distribution of its software. In May, the site NSW2U.com was already restricted following its addition to an EU blacklist. Nintendo consistently seeks to impose hefty penalties and criminal prosecutions on offenders.
Implications for Switch Users
Nintendo has also moved to disable Switch 2 consoles if they detect any third-party hardware, leading to dissatisfaction among used console buyers and prompting regulatory scrutiny in Brazil regarding the severity of such measures.
The seizure of NSW2U.com by the FBI underscores the active measures being taken against piracy in the gaming industry. Nintendo's ongoing fight against unauthorized game distribution has significant implications for both users and operators of such sites.
