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technology1 year ago

"Inside the Life of Gary Bowser: From Nintendo Villain to Post-Prison Hacker"

Gary Bowser, a Canadian programmer, was involved in modding Nintendo's gaming consoles to allow for pirated versions of its games. He was arrested in a Department of Justice sting operation and faced a $14.5 million settlement, which he will be paying off for the rest of his life. Nintendo aimed to send a message about video game piracy through Bowser's case, but he insists he was only a middleman and faces a lifetime of debt as a consequence. Bowser struggles to pay his bills and medical expenses, while Nintendo's revenue dwarfs his monthly payments.

via Gizmodo|
#department-of-justice#gary-bowser#modding
technologycybersecurity1 year ago

"Inside the Mind of Nintendo Hacker Gary Bowser: From Prison to Post-Jail Life"

Jailed Nintendo hacker Gary Bowser believes his sentence was meant to send a message to other potential hackers, stating that it serves as a warning to those still involved in the scene. Bowser, a member of hacking group Team-Xecuter, was released from prison last year after being sentenced for creating and selling circumvention devices enabling users to play illegal ROMs on consoles. He pled guilty to two counts and offered to pay Nintendo $4.5 million, and is required to send them a portion of any money he earns after necessities have been paid. Additionally, he was ordered to pay Nintendo an additional $10 million fine in a separate civil case ruling.

via Video Games Chronicle|
#circumvention-devices#gary-bowser#hacker
technology1 year ago

"Nintendo Hacker Gary Bowser Reflects on Prison Sentence as a Warning to Others"

Gary Bowser, an infamous Nintendo hacker, believes his 40-month prison sentence and hefty fine are meant to send a message to others who may cross the company in the future. He was part of a hacking group that made millions from selling piracy-enabling devices for Nintendo consoles. Bowser, who has been released from prison, now faces ongoing financial obligations to Nintendo and has set up a GoFundMe page to help with medical bills. Despite his challenges, he remains resilient and has secured housing, but continues to struggle with chronic pain and financial difficulties.

via Eurogamer.net|
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technology1 year ago

"Inside the Mind of Nintendo Hacker Gary Bowser: Post-Jail Life and Legal Battles"

Gary Bowser, convicted for his involvement in piracy of Nintendo games, discusses his struggles to pay bills and medical expenses after early release from prison. He owes Nintendo $14.5 million in fines and is making repayments from his surplus income. Bowser, who suffers from health issues, is supported by friends and a GoFundMe page. He aims to rebuild his life in Toronto and expresses willingness to pay what he can to Nintendo, although it won't be much.

via Nintendo Life|
#gary-bowser#hacking#nintendo
gaming-piracy-legal1 year ago

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

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.

via The Guardian|
#gaming#gaming-piracy-legal#gary-bowser
gaming2 years ago

Nintendo Hacker Bowser Released from Prison, But Still Owes Millions to Company

Nintendo hacker Gary Bowser has been released from prison after serving several months of his 40-month sentence for piracy. However, he still owes Nintendo $10 million for his role in allowing Switch owners to hack their systems to play pirated games. Nintendo will be allowed to take "25-30%" of his gross monthly income until the debt is paid off. Bowser has only been able to pay $175 so far. Nintendo is known for going after hackers and software pirates, and recently won a court case against Dstorage, a website operator that hosted pirated games on its cloud-storage site.

via GameSpot|
#court-case#gaming#gary-bowser
gaming2 years ago

Gary Bowser, Nintendo 'Hacker', Released Early from Prison.

Gary Bowser, the Nintendo hacker who was jailed for over three years and fined close to $15 million for his involvement in Team Xecutor, has been released early from America's federal prison and will return to Canada. He still has to pay Nintendo $10 million in damages, with the video game giant able to take "25 to 30 percent" of his gross monthly income. Bowser was a salesperson for the hacking group Team Xecuter and also ran a website that regularly reviewed its products, taking about $500 to $1000 per month from the operations.

via Nintendo Life|
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gaming2 years ago

Nintendo 'Villain' Gary Bowser Released from Prison and Ready to Strike Again

Gary Bowser, a prominent figure in the aftermarket console modding scene, is set to be released from prison after serving over a year of his 40-month sentence for selling and creating console chips. Bowser, who was indicted for jailbreaking and selling major game consoles to play pirated versions of popular games, will continue to be hounded by Nintendo for nearly $10 million in court-ordered restitution. Once he returns to Canada, Bowser plans to file for medical coverage and welfare while he looks for work that takes in his "expertise."

via Gizmodo|
#console-modding#court-case#gaming
legal2 years ago

Nintendo 'Hacker' Gary Bowser Freed from Prison

Gary Bowser, a member of the Nintendo hacking group "Team Xecuter," has been released from federal prison after serving 40 months of his sentence. Bowser, who was not a leading figure in the operation, was the purported salesperson of the group and was paid a limited amount. He is now at a processing center, preparing for his return to Canada. Bowser has to pay $14.5 million in restitution, with $10 million going to Nintendo, and will carry the financial consequences of his involvement for the rest of his life.

via TorrentFreak|
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