The FBI has confirmed recent actions against online piracy, including the seizure of several ROM sites such as Nsw2u.com. These sites allegedly provided access to pirated copies of highly sought-after video games before their official release, leading to significant financial losses for the gaming industry. The FBI's investigation revealed over 3.2 million downloads resulting in an estimated loss of $170 million over just three months. The crackdown also involved the seizure of multiple other domains known for facilitating access to pirated games. This ongoing operation targets illegal gaming practices following earlier successful actions by companies like Nintendo against piracy in Europe.

The crackdown on ROM piracy sites comes amid broader efforts by game companies to combat unauthorized distribution of their titles. Nintendo has been particularly active, winning legal battles against major file-sharing services and successfully shutting down emulators that facilitated piracy. This indicates a growing commitment from the industry to preserve the integrity of game releases and support the creators behind them.