Aussie Hacker set to pay million dollar penalty to Nintendo

An Australian 20-something computer pro, or nerd, has agreed to pay Nintendo $1.3 million for illegally uploading New Super Mario Bros. to the web on November 6, 2009. The sloppy hacker surely had no chance against Nintendo’s attorneys and his case at face value is sceptical.

Hacker James Burt, aged 24, bought the popular game ahead of its global release when a shop sold it to him by mistake. Nintendo estimates they lost thousands of sales because of Hacker Burt’s antics.

Nintendo remained firm and threatening: “Nintendo will pursue those who attempt to jeopardize our industry by using all means available under the law.”

Our Hacker buddy Burt had one last treat in his massive debt. He was also ordered to pay Nintendo’s legal bills.