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A major hacker group is claiming to have hit Nintendo with a massive data breach that could have unearthed information about upcoming games. So far, 2025 has been an eventful year for Nintendo thanks to the Switch 2 and exclusive titles like Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and the upcoming Pokemon Legends: Z-A.
According to Twitter user Hackman (via Game Rant), the hacker group Crimson Collective suggested that its members have made off with over 570 GB of company data from Nintendo. While there is currently nothing to indicate that personal employee information has been compromised, this could be one of the biggest data breaches to befall Nintendo if the rumors are true.
Nintendo Reportedly Hit By Massive Cyberattack
Over 570 GB Of Data Could Be Compromised
- Date Founded
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September 23, 1889
- CEO
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Satoru Iwata
- Subsidiaries
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Nintendo EPD, Nintendo SPD, Nintendo EAD
- Consoles
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Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo 64, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo Wii U, Nintendo Game Boy, Nintendo Game Boy Color, Nintendo Game Boy Advance, Nintendo Switch Lite
- Services
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Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo is one of the world’s most successful and popular video game companies. It was founded in 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi, who started the company by making Japanese playing cards. When Nintendo broke into the video game industry, it exploded in popularity. Nintendo has released several consoles over the years, such as the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Nintendo 64, Gameboy, Wii, and the Nintendo Switch. The company has also created several iconic franchises like Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing, and Pokémon.
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