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Nintendo Pressures Discord to Identify Pokémon 'Teraleak' Leaker

The gaming giant has filed a subpoena seeking personal information of the anonymous user behind last year’s massive Pokémon data breach.

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Overview

  • Nintendo has filed a subpoena in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to compel Discord to reveal the identity of the leaker known as 'GameFreakOUT.'
  • The 'Teraleak' breach, which surfaced online in October 2024, exposed extensive Pokémon-related materials, including source code, concept art, and confidential employee data.
  • Discord has not yet responded publicly to the subpoena, leaving the next steps in the legal process uncertain.
  • Nintendo has a history of aggressively pursuing leakers, previously securing significant damages against individuals who distributed unreleased Pokémon strategy guide photos.
  • If Discord complies with the subpoena, Nintendo is expected to pursue further legal action against the leaker, consistent with its past enforcement strategies.