Streamer Jesse Keighin, also known as EveryGameGuru, is facing a high-stakes lawsuit from Nintendo of America over allegations that he shared gameplay footage of pre-release first-party Nintendo games without permission. Despite repeated attempts by Nintendo to serve Keighin with legal papers, he has avoided being formally served, leading the company to seek alternative methods.
Nintendo’s lawsuit claims that Keighin’s actions promoted piracy and harmed the company, and the court is now deciding how to proceed. In a recent filing, Nintendo requested permission to serve Keighin’s family members, including his partner, mother, or grandmother, due to his apparent evasion tactics.
Keighin has been accused of repeatedly sharing pirated games online before their release, and he has bragged about evading action in the past. However, Nintendo argues that serving Keighin’s relatives is now appropriate given his demonstrated knowledge of the lawsuit and his repeated attempts to avoid engaging with it.
The court will review and decide whether to approve this motion for serving via Keighin’s relatives, who have been identified as 38-year-old Keighin’s family members. The case has raised concerns about intellectual property rights and the consequences of promoting piracy.
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