"Gaming's Most Infamous Piracy Case: The $14m Debt to Nintendo"

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Source: The Guardian
"Gaming's Most Infamous Piracy Case: The $14m Debt to Nintendo"
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Gary Bowser, a programmer, served 14 months in prison for his involvement in a notorious international criminal group that pirated video game technology of US companies, particularly Nintendo. He owes Nintendo $14.5m and is now struggling to make ends meet, facing limited job prospects and health issues. Despite his predicament, Bowser remains optimistic and is trying to rebuild his life while dealing with the legal and financial consequences of his actions.

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