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Reddit Moderator Ordered to Pay Nintendo $4.5M in Switch Piracy Lawsuit

A Reddit moderator linked to the r/SwitchPirates community has been ordered to pay Nintendo $4.5 million in damages following a piracy lawsuit. The defendant, identified as James Williams, allegedly moderated the subreddit and operated Nintendo Switch piracy shops, while also actively promoting the theft of Nintendo's intellectual property. Williams reportedly never appeared in court to contest the claims, which likely contributed to the significant damages ruling against him.

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Ubisoft's Canceled Zelda Game Would Have Starred Ganondorf as the Hero

A fascinating piece of gaming history has come to light, thanks to revelations from a former Ubisoft developer. Ubisoft Milan reportedly pitched and prototyped a Legend of Zelda spin-off that would have turned the franchise on its head, casting iconic villain Ganondorf as the playable protagonist. The project was set in an entirely new universe, making it a significant departure from the established Zelda formula that fans have come to know over decades.

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Bungie Plans Radical Marathon Overhaul With New Zones, PvE, and Social Hub

Bungie has laid out an ambitious roadmap for Marathon, the extraction shooter that launched in March 2026 to a rocky reception, detailing sweeping changes planned through 2027. In a new blog post, the studio described the game as "growing beyond extraction," signaling a significant philosophical shift for the title. Major updates are slated for December 2026 and March 2027, with each expected to bring large-scale additions to the game's content and structure.

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Arc Raiders Is Getting a Limited PvE Mode Test Next Month

Embark Studios has announced a limited, weeklong test of a Player-versus-Environment (PvE) mode for its popular extraction shooter Arc Raiders. The test will give players a more cooperative-focused way to experience the game, free from the threat of other players, and comes after persistent community demand for a dedicated PvE option. The studio has been careful to temper expectations, however, noting that the test is not a promise that a permanent PvE mode will be added in the future.

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Xbox Claps Back at GTA 6 Preorder Reports, Says Its Share Reflects Console Market

With Grand Theft Auto 6 now less than two months away, early preorder data is already making waves. A sales tracker report claimed that GTA 6 preorders are "heavily skewed" toward PlayStation 5 over Xbox Series X and S, sparking immediate attention across the gaming industry. The numbers painted a picture of PS5 dominance heading into one of the most anticipated launches in gaming history.

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