Nintendo's $14 Million Pirate Hunt: The Tale of Gary Bowser

Moon Channel April 29, 2023
Video Thumbnail
Moon Channel Logo

Moon Channel

View Channel

About

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with MindlessYouTubeComa, you may be entitled to wholesome contemplation! Hi, I'm Moony. During the day, I am an attorney who works on cases involving victims of domestic violence, victims of human trafficking, and refugees. After long, grueling days, I would often watch video-essays and relax, but couldn't find a channel that had what I was looking for: content that was serious without being anxiety-inducing, mature without being condescending, and wholesome without being overbearing. And so, I decided to make my own, as a hobby! Now, by night, I make wholesome, relaxing, and hopefully enjoyable, video essays, mostly about video games and law. Life has always been a struggle for me... and if it has been for you too, maybe you can join me on this YouTube journey. Thank you for tuning in to Moon Channel. It means so much to me! - Moony P.S. Are you a react ch., or streamer? Please feel free to react to my videos with my blessing!

Video Description

Gary Bowser has to pay Nintendo 14.5 Million dollars, but who is really to blame? Is this another example of corporate greed, and cruelty? Or is there more to this story than meets the eye? I'm Moony: a lawyer. This is a quick follow-up video to the one on PointCrow: Episode 2 of this mini-series. Please pardon the editing: I finished this video quickly, to make sure it was timely. In this video, we discuss the legality of piracy, and distinguish piracy devices from regular old hardware! We also discuss the game genie, and the complicated nature of civil and federal penalties. Are there any real heroes in this story? Let's find out, together! 10% of Moon Channel's Revenue goes to charity: including our sponsorship income! We are currently supporting Doctors Without Borders (MCF). You can learn more about Doctors Without Borders at https://www.msf.org/. -- Please also consider supporting Moon Channel on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/MoonChannelYT --- Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:48 - Chapter 1: The Legality of Mods and Fair Use 5:37 - Tangent: The Game Genie 10:48 - Who is Team Xecutor? 15:19 - Chapter 2: The Crimes Committed and the Punishments 20:18 - Max Louarn: The (Alleged) Head of Xecutor 22:46 - Conclusion 24:20 - Credits Gag --- Additional Reading: 17 U.S.C. §1201(b) https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/1201 Lewis Galoob Toys, Inc. v. Nintendo of America, Inc., 780 F. Supp. 1283 (N.D. Cal. 1991) https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp/780/1283/1445354/ Micro Star v o Star v. FormGen, Inc. 154 F ormGen, Inc. 154 F.3d 1107 (9th Cir .3d 1107 (9th Cir. 1997) https://via.library.depaul.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=&httpsredir=1&article=1317&context=jatip Gary Bowser Federal Indictment https://www.justice.gov/opa/press-release/file/1324026/download Nintendo v. Bowser: Consent to Entry of Judgment And Permanent Injunction https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.wawd.298468/gov.uscourts.wawd.298468.23.0.pdf COURT DOCKET: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/59831145/nintendo-of-america-inc-v-bowser/ Plea Agreement: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.wawd.288567/gov.uscourts.wawd.288567.40.0.pdf Civil Suit Complaint: https://static.wiidatabase.de/nintendo-vs-garyopa.pdf --- The Track List, by Fan Request: Sorry, I had to get rid of the timestamps; they were messing with the chapters! (1) Inside the Pirate Ship - The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker (2) Treasure Trove Cove - Banjo Kazooie (3) Bosun Bill - Sea of Thieves (4) Athletic Theme - Super Mario World 2 Yoshi's Island (5) FF5 Pirates Ahoy! (Saronia Docks) - World of Final Fantasy (6) The Cat Pirates - Potionomics (7) Gangplank Galleon - Donkey Kong Country (8) Opening Theme - The Secret of Monkey Island Special Edition (9) Pirate Lagoon - Diddy Kong Racing (10) Becalmed - Sea of Thieves (11) You Are a Pirate! - Lazytown [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVXCr6upWUo] If you remember this, you might be getting old! --- Subtitles by: James Hugh (Thank you, James!)

Enhance Your Gaming Experience Now

AI-recommended products based on this video

Loading...
TZGZT [Longest Durable] Travel Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch 2 2025, Large Volume Accessories Bundle Holder, 2 Screen Protector, Hard Protective Cover Estuche Funda with 12 Game Cards, Black

TZGZT [Longest Durable] Travel Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch 2 2025, Large Volume Accessories Bundle Holder, 2 Screen Protector, Hard Protective Cover Estuche Funda with 12 Game Cards, Black

(488)
$16.84
FREE delivery Wed, Jul 2 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon
9K+ bought in past month
Loading...
MARSDOCK 45W Charger for Nintendo Switch - 15V 2.6A AC Adapter Fast Charging with 5FT USB C Cord - Compatible with Switch Lite, OLED, Steam Deck - Support TV Mode
Best Seller

MARSDOCK 45W Charger for Nintendo Switch - 15V 2.6A AC Adapter Fast Charging with 5FT USB C Cord - Compatible with Switch Lite, OLED, Steam Deck - Support TV Mode

(3,053)
$14.99
FREE delivery Wed, Jul 2 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon
9K+ bought in past month
Loading...
ivoler 3-Pack Screen Protector Tempered Glass for Nintendo Switch 2 Model 2025, Transparent HD Clear Anti-Scratch Screen Protector Accessories for Nintendo Switch 2, [7.9 inch] ClimatePartner certified
Best Seller

ivoler 3-Pack Screen Protector Tempered Glass for Nintendo Switch 2 Model 2025, Transparent HD Clear Anti-Scratch Screen Protector Accessories for Nintendo Switch 2, [7.9 inch] ClimatePartner certified

(61,148)
$5.79
FREE delivery Thu, Jul 3 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon
10K+ bought in past month
Loading...
COOWPS Switch Case for Nintendo Switch and Switch OLED Model, Portable Full Protection Carrying Travel Bag with 18 Game Cards Storage for Switch Console Pro Controller Accessories Black

COOWPS Switch Case for Nintendo Switch and Switch OLED Model, Portable Full Protection Carrying Travel Bag with 18 Game Cards Storage for Switch Console Pro Controller Accessories Black

(2,497)
$24.99$22.99
FREE delivery Mon, Jun 16 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon
800+ bought in past month
Loading...
TZGZT [Longest Durable] Travel Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch 2 2025, Large Volume Accessories Bundle Holder, 2 Screen Protector, Hard Protective Cover Estuche Funda with 12 Game Cards, Black

TZGZT [Longest Durable] Travel Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch 2 2025, Large Volume Accessories Bundle Holder, 2 Screen Protector, Hard Protective Cover Estuche Funda with 12 Game Cards, Black

(488)
$16.84
FREE delivery Wed, Jul 2 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon
9K+ bought in past month
Loading...
NPOOYI Carrying Case Compatible with Nintendo Switch OLED 2021/2017, Hard Shell Protective Switch Travel Case with Pockets and Game Holder for Console Joy-Con & Accessories, Wild Flower

NPOOYI Carrying Case Compatible with Nintendo Switch OLED 2021/2017, Hard Shell Protective Switch Travel Case with Pockets and Game Holder for Console Joy-Con & Accessories, Wild Flower

(146)
$13.29
FREE delivery Mon, Jun 16 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon
50+ bought in past month
Loading...
Switch OLED Carrying Case Compatible with Nintendo Switch & Switch OLED, Portable Switch Travel Carry Case Fit for Joy-Con and Adapter, Hard Shell Protective Switch Pouch Case with 20 Games, Red
Best Seller

Switch OLED Carrying Case Compatible with Nintendo Switch & Switch OLED, Portable Switch Travel Carry Case Fit for Joy-Con and Adapter, Hard Shell Protective Switch Pouch Case with 20 Games, Red

(4,751)
$18.99
FREE delivery Mon, Jun 16 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon
1K+ bought in past month
Loading...
daydayup Switch Carrying Case Compatible with Nintendo Switch/Switch OLED, with 20 Games Cartridges Protective Hard Shell Travel Carrying Case Pouch for Console & Accessories, Black

daydayup Switch Carrying Case Compatible with Nintendo Switch/Switch OLED, with 20 Games Cartridges Protective Hard Shell Travel Carrying Case Pouch for Console & Accessories, Black

(35,733)
$19.97
FREE delivery Mon, Jun 16 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon
1K+ bought in past month
Loading...
Game Traveler RDS – Officially Licensed Nintendo Switch Deluxe OLED, Nintendo Switch, & Switch Lite Case - Purple Ballistic Nylon, Viewing Stand, & Bonus Game Cases, #1 Selling Case in USA

Game Traveler RDS – Officially Licensed Nintendo Switch Deluxe OLED, Nintendo Switch, & Switch Lite Case - Purple Ballistic Nylon, Viewing Stand, & Bonus Game Cases, #1 Selling Case in USA

(19,067)
$14.99$13.57
FREE delivery Mon, Jun 16 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon
3K+ bought in past month
Loading...
MARSDOCK 45W Charger for Nintendo Switch - 15V 2.6A AC Adapter Fast Charging with 5FT USB C Cord - Compatible with Switch Lite, OLED, Steam Deck - Support TV Mode
Best Seller

MARSDOCK 45W Charger for Nintendo Switch - 15V 2.6A AC Adapter Fast Charging with 5FT USB C Cord - Compatible with Switch Lite, OLED, Steam Deck - Support TV Mode

(3,053)
$14.99
FREE delivery Wed, Jul 2 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon
9K+ bought in past month
Loading...
Ailun 3 Pack for iPhone 17 Pro Max Privacy Screen Protector [6.9 inch] with installation frame, Anti Spy Private Tempered Glass Anti-Scratch Case Friendly Global Recycled Standard

Ailun 3 Pack for iPhone 17 Pro Max Privacy Screen Protector [6.9 inch] with installation frame, Anti Spy Private Tempered Glass Anti-Scratch Case Friendly Global Recycled Standard

(154,951)
$6.78
FREE delivery Tue, Nov 25 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon
10K+ bought in past month
Loading...
FNTCASE for iPhone 17 Pro-Max Case: Clear Magnetic Phone Cases with Screen Protector Compatible with Magsafe Slim Anti Yellowing Rugged Shockproof Protective Transparent Cell Cover (A-Clear) Recycled Claim Standard Blended

FNTCASE for iPhone 17 Pro-Max Case: Clear Magnetic Phone Cases with Screen Protector Compatible with Magsafe Slim Anti Yellowing Rugged Shockproof Protective Transparent Cell Cover (A-Clear) Recycled Claim Standard Blended

(0)
$3.95
FREE delivery Wed, Nov 19 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon
10K+ bought in past month
Loading...
Ailun 3 Pack Screen Protector for iPhone 17 Pro Max [6.9 inch] with Installation Frame, Tempered Glass, Sensor Protection, Dynamic Island Compatible, Case Friendly Global Recycled Standard

Ailun 3 Pack Screen Protector for iPhone 17 Pro Max [6.9 inch] with Installation Frame, Tempered Glass, Sensor Protection, Dynamic Island Compatible, Case Friendly Global Recycled Standard

(1,103,714)
$6.98
FREE delivery Wed, Dec 31 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon
10K+ bought in past month
Loading...
PEHAEL 3+3Pack for iPhone 17 Pro Max Privacy Screen Protector with Camera Lens Protector Full Coverage Anti-Spy Tempered Glass Film 9H Hardness Easy Installation Bubble Free [6.9 inch]

PEHAEL 3+3Pack for iPhone 17 Pro Max Privacy Screen Protector with Camera Lens Protector Full Coverage Anti-Spy Tempered Glass Film 9H Hardness Easy Installation Bubble Free [6.9 inch]

(151,641)
$7.99$6.39
FREE delivery Mon, Sep 29 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon
New on Amazon in past month
Loading...
Ozeino Gaming Headset for PC, Ps4, Ps5, Xbox Headset with 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headphones with Noise Canceling Mic, LED Light Over Ear Headphones for Switch, Xbox Series X/S, Laptop, Mobile White

Ozeino Gaming Headset for PC, Ps4, Ps5, Xbox Headset with 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headphones with Noise Canceling Mic, LED Light Over Ear Headphones for Switch, Xbox Series X/S, Laptop, Mobile White

(26,227)
$16.14
FREE delivery Sat, Nov 29 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon
7K+ bought in past month
Loading...
Wireless Gaming Headset for PS5, PS4, PC, Mac, Switch, 2.4GHz Gaming Headsets with Bluetooth 5.4, Hidden ENC Noise Canceling Mic, 35H Battery, 3D Spatial Sound, 3.5mm Wired - Black

Wireless Gaming Headset for PS5, PS4, PC, Mac, Switch, 2.4GHz Gaming Headsets with Bluetooth 5.4, Hidden ENC Noise Canceling Mic, 35H Battery, 3D Spatial Sound, 3.5mm Wired - Black

(132)
$14.99
FREE delivery Jul 2 - 6 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon
2K+ bought in past month
Loading...
Xbox Wireless Gaming Controller (2025) – Carbon Black – Play on Xbox, Windows, Android, iOS, FireTV Sticks, Smart TVs, VR Headsets
Best Seller

Xbox Wireless Gaming Controller (2025) – Carbon Black – Play on Xbox, Windows, Android, iOS, FireTV Sticks, Smart TVs, VR Headsets

(24,450)
$53.99$41.99
FREE delivery Fri, Oct 3
10K+ bought in past month
Loading...
TZGZT [Longest Durable] Travel Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch 2 2025, Large Volume Accessories Bundle Holder, 2 Screen Protector, Hard Protective Cover Estuche Funda with 12 Game Cards, Black

TZGZT [Longest Durable] Travel Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch 2 2025, Large Volume Accessories Bundle Holder, 2 Screen Protector, Hard Protective Cover Estuche Funda with 12 Game Cards, Black

(488)
$16.84
FREE delivery Wed, Jul 2 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon
9K+ bought in past month
Loading...
MARSDOCK 45W Charger for Nintendo Switch - 15V 2.6A AC Adapter Fast Charging with 5FT USB C Cord - Compatible with Switch Lite, OLED, Steam Deck - Support TV Mode
Best Seller

MARSDOCK 45W Charger for Nintendo Switch - 15V 2.6A AC Adapter Fast Charging with 5FT USB C Cord - Compatible with Switch Lite, OLED, Steam Deck - Support TV Mode

(3,053)
$14.99
FREE delivery Wed, Jul 2 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon
9K+ bought in past month
Loading...
ivoler 3-Pack Screen Protector Tempered Glass for Nintendo Switch 2 Model 2025, Transparent HD Clear Anti-Scratch Screen Protector Accessories for Nintendo Switch 2, [7.9 inch] ClimatePartner certified
Best Seller

ivoler 3-Pack Screen Protector Tempered Glass for Nintendo Switch 2 Model 2025, Transparent HD Clear Anti-Scratch Screen Protector Accessories for Nintendo Switch 2, [7.9 inch] ClimatePartner certified

(61,148)
$5.79
FREE delivery Thu, Jul 3 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon
10K+ bought in past month