@52 It's got nothing to do with the law. This sum of money was NOT levied as a fine by the court, it was an out-of-court settlement. It was 30,000 (alleged) downloads - the figure you claim is almost double that. And digital "theft" IS legally different from stealing from a store or bank.

"If this isn't in favour of Nintendo, I don't know what is to be honest."

It wasn't anything. There was NO JUDGEMENT AT ALL made by the court, and therefore nothing in favour of, or against, anyone. Out-of-court settlement means it was settled OUTSIDE of the court. The clue's kinda in the name.